by Tanya Hanrihan | Aug 6, 2024 | Mental Health, Women's Relationships
A few weeks ago, my daughter had a doctor’s appointment. Before the Doctor arrived, we did what people do while waiting in a confined space: chatting, looking at our phones, and making plans for the next part of our day. Then, in walks the Doctor, a man we had...
by Tanya Hanrihan | Jul 23, 2024 | Mental Health, Perimenopause
Recently, I was taking with a friend about her recent development of anxiety, brain fog, and a feeling of the blahs. I asked if she was in perimenopause, and she paused and then said, “Maybe so.” I shared how these hormone shifts affect not only our physical bodies...
by Tanya Hanrihan | Jul 22, 2024 | Mental Health
The physical body stores our life experiences, including disturbing or painful ones. Mostly, we try to forget these memories or deny that something is affecting our mood and behavior. However, the brain continuously communicates with the body and any residual trauma...
by Tanya Hanrihan | Jul 17, 2024 | Mental Health
Brainspotting vergence is my go-to method for bringing clients into a calm, regulated state at the end of our sessions. Once you learn how to do this, this technique is available to everyone and can be used anywhere. Vergence is part of the broader Brainspotting...
by Tanya Hanrihan | Dec 24, 2023 | Mental Health
As we navigate the holiday season, many of us anticipate joy, warmth, and festivities. However, the holidays can bring about a complex mix of emotions, sometimes called the “holiday blues”. With my clients, I refer to it as melancholy, which can be sadness...
by Tanya Hanrihan | Jul 18, 2023 | Mental Health
The process of inner growth and personal transformation often leads people to experiences that challenge their understanding of reality and their place within it. These encounters can present as intense and sometimes overwhelming experiences known as spiritual...
