blog: Thoughts on Being Human
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our passions, our own big feelings, our values.
We’re excited to share our humanity with you!
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On Navigating Parent Loss While Stepping Into Young Adulthood: There Is No Expiration Date on Grief
Losing a parent in young adulthood carries a particular complexity—just as you are beginning to build your own life, the ground shifts beneath you. Whether you are navigating the rush of Los Angeles or the quiet corners of Highland Park, it’s important to know there is no expiration date on your grief. Explore why this transition feels so isolating, how the family system shifts, and why finding a relational community is a radical act of healing.
On the Podcast: De-Stigmatizing Everything: What a Queer Wellness Festival Taught Us About Belonging
In this episode, Liz and Logan get into what it really felt like to spend a weekend in the desert surrounded by queer community, why spaces like No Other Festival matter more than ever right now, how the experience of seeing all kinds of bodies just existing freely can quietly shift something inside you, and what it brings up when even in the most welcoming spaces, you still find yourself wondering — do I belong here?
On the Podcast: Rewiring in Real Time — The Power of Repair
In this episode, Sarah, Madison, and Elizabeth get into what rupture really looks like, why repair feels so scary, how to know when a relationship is worth the effort, and what it actually takes to have those hard conversations without blowing everything up.
So if you've ever wanted to get better at conflict — or just wondered why it feels so hard — this one's for you.
On When Love Isn’t Blind: Thoughts from a Therapist on Reality TV Romance
In the world of Love Is Blind, hearts open faster than judgment can follow. While emotional vulnerability is a powerful spark, relational intimacy is built over time through repeated interactions and shared context. We’re diving into the 'hidden costs' of the pods, the importance of non-verbal attunement, and why the experiment’s search for a 'blind' love often ignores the very things that make us human.
On Moving Through the Heaviness, Together
When the world feels heavy, the urge to move faster and think bigger can intensify. This piece offers permission to slow down, attend to the nervous system, and remember that the weight we’re carrying is real—and not meant to be held alone.
On the Podcast: Not an AI Chatbot: Being Human in the Therapy Room
In this episode of Out of Session with Kindman and Co., hosts Elizabeth and Logan discuss the importance of therapists embracing their own humanity and messiness. They challenge the societal expectation that therapists must always appear composed and all-knowing.
On Watching #MomTok Through a Relational Therapy Lens
Watching #MomTok through a relational therapy lens reveals how power, belonging, and conflict unfold within high-control systems. This reflection on the relational patterns in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives explores how cultural forces shape connection, conformity, and survival—on screen and beyond.
Moving Through the Holidays While Moving Through Grief
Holiday grief can feel overwhelming, even years after a loss. This blog helps you understand why grief intensifies during the holidays and what emotions may arise. It also offers gentle ways to care for yourself as you navigate the season.
On How Vulnerability Is Terrifying—Here’s Why You Should Try It Anyway
Vulnerability can feel like stepping off a cliff, but the fear you feel is rooted in real nervous system cues and past experiences that once kept you safe. This post from our newest team member, Elizabeth, explores why vulnerability feels so terrifying—and how small, supported steps can help you build deeper connection and emotional courage.