Dr. Jenna DakuAug 9, 20182 minCultivating self-compassion is effing hard, and that's OK.I teach my clients about self-compassion every day. I point them toward Kristin Neff and Brene Brown for evidence and inspiration. I...
Dr Jenna DakuJul 24, 20183 minSelf-loathing is not self-caringIt’s commonly believed that we need to be hard on ourselves in order to achieve our goals. We think that criticising or telling ourselves...
Dr. Jenna DakuApr 5, 20184 minAre eating disorders attempts at self-care?I'll preface this really quickly with a couple of things. Firstly, I want to acknowledge that this post comes from an 'aha' moment after...
Dr. Jenna DakuFeb 25, 20185 minWhat to do when you're feeling anxiousAnxiety is a totally normal human experience, and yet when you're caught in its throes it can feel scary and overwhelming. This is...