Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
Communicating Your Needs When You Feel Like Pulling Away
Communication is the foundation of any healthy and successful relationship, but it can be challenging when partners have different...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Apr 28
- 2 min
The Journey to Discovering My Attachment Style and How it Changed My Perspective on Love
For most of my life, I struggled with an anxious attachment style that deeply impacted my perspective on love. I constantly found myself...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Rest is not something we earn or deserve - it's a basic human need.
As a society, we often view rest as a luxury reserved only for those who have worked hard enough to earn it. But the truth is, rest is...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Apr 15
- 3 min
Perfectionism Is Not The Same As Excellence
Perfectionism is often seen as a desirable trait. We often hear people say "I'm a perfectionist" with pride, as if it's something to...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Apr 7
- 2 min
Exploring the Connection Between Trauma, Boundaries, and Empowerment in Somatic Therapy
Trauma is a complex and often overwhelming experience that can leave a lasting impact on the mind and body. Trauma survivors may...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Mar 30
- 1 min
Somatic Approaches for Overcoming Procrastination
Have you ever felt like you’re in a perpetual cycle of procrastination? Do you get frustrated with yourself for putting things off time...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Mar 24
- 2 min
4 Ways That Yoga and Somatic Experiencing are Linked
If you’re looking for a path to greater mental, physical and emotional well-being, then yoga and Somatic Experiencing (SE) are two...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Mar 16
- 2 min
Understanding the Differences Between Guilt and Shame
We often confuse guilt and shame. They share many similarities and we can struggle to differentiate between them. Guilt is an emotion...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Mar 13
- 1 min
Common Myths About Somatic Experiencing
Despite the countless studies, proving the efficacy of Somatic Experiencing, there are still so many misconceptions about the practice....
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Mar 2
- 1 min
The Impact of Attachment on Nervous System Health
Our attachment to those around us is a powerful factor that impacts how we’re able to develop, process, and regulate our emotions. We...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Feb 23
- 2 min
The Link Between Survival Mode and Difficulty Communicating Needs in Our Relationships
Whether in our relationships with family, friends, partners or colleagues, communicating our needs and feelings can be tough. We may try...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Feb 15
- 1 min
Freeze Response Behaviors That Can Lead to Toxicity in Relationships
We all want to communicate our needs in relationships but, sometimes, it’s easier said than done. That’s because the freeze response can...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Feb 10
- 2 min
How Unresolved Trauma Can Disintegrate Relationships
Living in a constant state of survival response can cause unresolved trauma and take its toll on our relationships. Even if we aren't...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Feb 2
- 2 min
Where Does the Fawn Response Come From & How to Recognize if This is Your Default Response...
“Fawning” – it’s usually used to describe people who bend over backwards to please others. But where does this fear-based behavior...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Jan 26
- 2 min
The Negative Effects of Suppressing Your Emotions
Suppressing your emotions can have serious effects on your physical and mental health. While it might be tempting to ignore or push away...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Working Through the Discomfort to Feel Safe in Your Own Body
Feeling safe in our own body is a beautiful experience, one that can feel especially meaningful when it has been absent from our lives....
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Opening Up in Relationships
Having meaningful relationships with the people in our lives is one of the most rewarding aspects of life, yet sometimes we struggle to...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Jan 3
- 3 min
The Scary Ways Anxious Attachment Can Negatively Affect Your Nervous System
Anxious attachment is an emotional bond that can be formed between two people, but it is not necessarily a healthy one. It is...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Dec 30, 2022
- 3 min
5 Ways to Start Setting Boundaries This New Year
The holiday season can be a wonderful time filled with friends, family, fun, and celebration. However, it can also be a time of stress...
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Rachel Brandwene, LCSW
- Jan 17, 2022
- 3 min
When the Self Doubt Creeps in....Ways to Identify and Shift Negative Thinking Patterns
In a world where the competition is steep and everyone is coming out with new ideas and how to’s, it can feel intimidating to understand...
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