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On Befriending the Inner Critic
For some folks, the inner critic is loud and pervasive. For others, it is a mere annoyance, a pest, like a stubborn mosquito that just won’t leave you alone. Each of us has our own unique version–different scripts with different voice actors. (Tangentially, what if your inner critic had the voice of Morgan Freeman? Or David Attenborough? That would be something.)
For me, this topic hits close to home. I’ve walked through much of life with a pervasive and ruthless inner critic…
On the Sunday Angries & Combating Perfectionism
Similar to the Sunday Scaries, the Sunday Angries is a series of judgmental thoughts and perfectionism around having wasted time. Read this blog from a therapist about combating perfectionism with a practice of beginning again.
On Identifying Imposter Syndrome & Building Confidence
A person who experiences Imposter Syndrome may describe feelings of self doubt of skill and talent and an internalIzed fear of being “exposed” as a “fraud”. No matter what their physical accomplishments and achievements say, a person who identifies with these feelings will still feel unworthy of praise and success. Women of color especially struggle with this internalized fear. Read more to learn about identifying imposter syndrome and building confidence.
On Why Self-Care Needs to Include Rest
Rest and rejuvenation are critical to supporting us as humans. Our society prioritizes doing over being and thus self-care has come to mean engaging in a lot of activity. Read on to learn more about why doing nothing is essential for true self-care.
On Tackling the Need to Always Be Busy & How to Start Loving Yourself as You Are
Is it difficult for you to create space for yourself that includes doing nothing at all or non-productive activities? Are you constantly thinking about the next task? These omnipresent capitalist values inevitably become entangled not only with self-worth, but also with self-criticism. Read on for tips to slow down and increase self-compassion.
On Self-Compassion & Why It's So Hard To Do
Mindfulness helps you create an observer version of yourself that allows you to create space to recognize you are not your thoughts and feelings. Instead, your thoughts and emotions are a result of past experiences that can be felt, accepted, and let go, without judgment.