Liz M

Every January, many of us set goals with the very best intentions. We promise ourselves change: This time it will be different. Yet days or weeks later, those resolutions quietly fade. This often isn’t because we lack willpower or motivation—it’s because traditional goal-setting often doesn’t work well for those of us who are healing from trauma, stress, anxiety or burnout, and general rules / strategies can actually grow what we are trying to break free from. At Towards Tranquility Therapy...

Navigating Criticism, Dismissal, and Emotional Boundaries By Towards Tranquility Therapy Christmas Family gatherings are often portrayed as being places of comfort, connection, and belonging. Yet for many people, family environments can feel emotionally unsafe — particularly when feelings are dismissed, choices are criticised, or boundaries are repeatedly ignored. If family interactions leave you feeling small, tense, or questioning yourself, you are not alone, and this is something Towards...

Christmas can be a period of deep sadness a reminder that not all families come together and not everyone experiences peace, love and joy. By Towards Tranquility For many, the Christmas season brings warmth, connection, and celebration. But for others—especially those navigating mental health struggles or painful family dynamics, perhaps family based separation—this time of year can feel overwhelming, isolating, and activate intense emotions.  If you find yourself bracing yourself for the...