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Abby Ampuja
Feb 42 min read
The (Paradoxical) Principle of Care
The act of caring is a rather curious thing, because its impact can extend far beyond what we might expect at first glance...
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Abby Ampuja
Jan 173 min read
The Kindest Thing
Self-Compassion has helped me to shift from asking, “How much can I achieve?” to "What's the kindest thing I can do for myself right now?"
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Abby Ampuja
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Riding the Wave
Researchers have found that it only takes about 90 seconds to release the pure energy of an emotion...
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Abby Ampuja
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Lessons from a Camel: Resilience as a Reservoir
The camel reminds us that resilience is more than continuously pushing forward, armed with nothing but our own dogged determination
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Abby Ampuja
Jul 14, 20243 min read
Giving Yourself CPR (Community, Pleasure, and Rest)
We all know the traditional meaning of the term “CPR”--but today I invite you to consider an alternate definition...
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Abby Ampuja
Jul 7, 20243 min read
What, Exactly, Do You DO?!
Whether we are 'removing the weeds' or 'growing the good', the end result is positive change!
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Abby Ampuja
Jun 30, 20243 min read
When We Care Too Much
“When the nurturing feeling of care turns into a disturbed feeling of worry, anxiety, and stacks of stress, it has become overcare.”
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Abby Ampuja
Jun 16, 20243 min read
Breaking Up with Our Brules
“Brules.” If you haven’t been introduced to this game-changing concept (thank you Dr. Cathleen King!), allow me to enlighten you....
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Abby Ampuja
May 24, 20242 min read
Finding Innate Okayness Amidst Suffering
Lately I've been contemplating two seemingly disparate concepts: (1) the idea that we will never not have a certain amount of suffering...
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Abby Ampuja
Apr 16, 20243 min read
Stop “Shoulding” on Yourself!
It’s been an interesting week as I coach and support folks through their various triumphs and challenges in life. One theme that seems to...
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Abby Ampuja
Mar 30, 20243 min read
Invisible Supports
The past several months have been challenging for me. Amongst the difficulties I faced were two significant health scares and having to...
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Abby Ampuja
Feb 25, 20243 min read
The Power of the Pause
In a world that feels driven by urgency, it can be a truly revolutionary act to lean into stillness. I have been exploring this...
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Abby Ampuja
Jan 29, 20245 min read
Resets, Resiliency Pauses, and Brain Breaks--Oh My!
A question I am often asked by clients is, “How do I bring more balance and calm into my daily life?” A common complaint is that tools...
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Abby Ampuja
Jan 7, 20244 min read
"Welcoming All Parts": An Introduction to IFS
In Western society, we have largely been taught to think of the psyche as a “mono-mind.” If we’ve been conditioned to see ourselves...
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Abby Ampuja
Dec 30, 20235 min read
"As Within, So Without" (Honoring the Inner Journey)
Our modern Western society is fiercely driven by what one could call “The Action Journey.” Producing…Achieving…Doing…Striving…I’m certain...
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Abby Ampuja
Dec 30, 20234 min read
"Can't We All Just Get Along?!" (Managing Interpersonal Conflict)
One of the most common issues my clients face is interpersonal conflict. ‘Getting along with others’ is something we may think we should...
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Abby Ampuja
Dec 7, 20234 min read
Walking Through the Valleys of Life
As I navigate the inevitable ups and downs that midlife brings, I am invited to learn more about the shadow aspect of life--those valleys...
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Abby Ampuja
Nov 22, 20233 min read
Got Resiliency?
By Dr. Abby Ampuja Resiliency…Grit….Trauma-informed Practice. You’ve probably heard these buzzwords floating around lately. But you might...
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