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Laura's Insights Laura Gatien Laura's Insights Laura Gatien

The Lessons That Keep On Knocking

When I was growing up, my dad would often say, β€œTime heals all”. He would say this while trying to reassure me as a child when I was crying or upset. I used to believe him and think time was enough. That in time, if I just kept going, kept busy, the pain would eventually fade. But here’s what I’ve learned the hard way on my unhealed wounds: time doesn’t heal what we aren’t willing or able to face.

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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: What Therapy Can Really Offer You

When someone reaches out to start therapy, it’s almost never about just one thing. Sure, maybe it starts with anxiety that won’t stop, a relationship that’s wearing you down, or the weight of burnout you can’t shake. But underneath, there’s usually something biggerβ€”a need to feel seen, supported, and like yourself again.

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Laura's Insights Laura Gatien Laura's Insights Laura Gatien

Why Do People Go To Therapy?

The other day, someone who’s never been to therapy asked me, β€œWhy do people even go?” they weren’t being dismissiveβ€”just genuinely curious. I paused for a moment and said something I hadn’t fully articulated before.

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When Protection Becomes a Prison

This phrase, recently heard in our team EFIT (Emotion Focused Individual Therapy) training, landed for me in that way the best truths do β€” clear, simple, and absolutely undeniable. This statement is what I see every day in my work. It’s what I’ve lived myself. And I bet it’s something many of you will quietly recognize.

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Stress Management & Self-Care Laura Gatien Stress Management & Self-Care Laura Gatien

Anxiety Is in the Air β€” and You're Not Imagining It

If you’ve been feeling more anxious lately β€” feeling overwhelmed by the headlines, or feeling discouraged by the state of our world β€” you’re not alone. I’ve noticed that there’s a noticeable rise in collective anxiety, and it’s not just personal. It’s political. It’s economic. It’s global. We are living in unique and uncertain times like we’ve never experienced before. 

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Parenting & Family Laura Gatien Parenting & Family Laura Gatien

Why Imperfect Parenting Is Exactly What Your Kids Need

Do you ever find yourself striving so hard to be a great parent, based on what you’ve learned in adulthood? Do you beat yourself up when you lose your sh*t or things don’t go as planned? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the expectations we place on ourselves, especially when we draw from our own experiences, what we didn’t have, or what we strive to change for our kids. 

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