by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Jun 11, 2018 | Self Compassion
Have you ever had something you know you need to do and just can’t seem to make yourself do it? All of us struggle with something at some time. It could be eating healthy, exercising, studying, getting a project done, calling that friend you promised… no...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Jun 8, 2018 | Self Compassion
If I had to come up with a strategy to break down the strength of women in this world, I wouldn’t need weapons, soldiers or battle plans. All I’d need to do is place women in our comparison driven and perfectionistic world and let them go to battle with themselves in...
by Leigh Germann, LCSW | Nov 27, 2017 | Pillar Post, Self Compassion
Janie is a twenty-year-old college student who came to see me because she was experiencing deep feelings of sadness and anxiety. She was very successful in her life, had good grades, a supportive family, and friends who loved her. When I asked her what she thought was...