Culture and Living Abroad: How It Affects Expats
Understanding Culture When Living Abroad Culture hides in the smallest details of our daily lives. It is present in our gestures, in the way we communicate, in how we interpret what happens around us, and in the expectations we have of others. Most of the time, it goes unnoticed because it is the framework through […]
A Space to Recognize Motherhood: My Experience in a Workshop with Cristina Montoro
Of the many workshops led by Dr. Cristina Montoro, the motherhood workshop was the first one I attended. It was a deeply personal topic, a unique experience for every woman and, at the same time, so universal and natural that it felt difficult to approach. Talking about motherhood in a therapeutic setting can be delicate. […]
Conscious motherhood: how to reconnect with yourself and your loved ones
Motherhood is one of the most profound experiences a woman can go through. It is unique in every story, every family, and every child. And yet, it is also deeply universal. We often talk about motherhood as something natural, instinctive, or even magical. But while this perspective holds some truth, it does not reflect its […]
Migratory grief: when living in another country also becomes an inner journey
When we think about migration, we often talk about professional opportunities, international experiences, or new cultures. However, living in another country is also a deeply personal and psychological process. Beyond the geographical change, migration involves an emotional adaptation process that often becomes a unique opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth. d Migration is not only […]
Exhausted but Conscious Mothers: How to Reconnect with Yourself Without Neglecting Others
Many mothers feel guilty when prioritizing their needs, and so they repress them until one day they emotionally explode and/or somatize. Between work, parenting, and responsibilities—is there space left for you? In this article, I talk about how self-knowledge and personal growth are not only possible in motherhood but necessary. 1. The Myth of the […]
Therapy and Motherhood: Two Paths That Teach Us How to Care
There’s a first Time for everything. And those first times always move us, transform us, and teach us. I still remember my first days as a therapist, the first time I sat across from a patient. The feeling of surrender, of being fully present, without judgment or expectations—simply there to accompany. Over the years, I […]
Conscious Motherhood: The Art of Connecting with What Truly Matters
Motherhood is not just a biological bond, but a journey of deep transformation. Looking into my child’s eyes helps me transcend my own ego, allowing my intuitive side to take the lead. When that happens, everything flows in harmony—it feels right and natural. But there are also moments when fear, past wounds, or limiting beliefs […]
Let’s Simplify
These are complex, critical, confusing times, filled with collective unease. Many of us have never before faced something so massive and threatening on a social, economic, physical, and psychological level. My aim with this article is to reflect on how the same situation can affect us differently depending on our personal history, internal and external […]
Spring has finally arrived: Rebirth and the transformation of vulnerability into strength
Human beings change and grow naturally, just like nature. However, there are moments when life challenges us, and growth no longer feels so simple. In these cases, it’s essential to reconnect with our senses, with our heart, with our roots, and with our relationships—through trust. Sometimes, we face situations that require us to awaken our […]
Art Therapy: a journey of transformation through art
I’ve just returned to Copenhagen from Jutland, where I took part in a deeply meaningful training in the field of Integrative Art Therapy. The experience was enriching both personally and professionally. In this international course, I shared space with professionals from different countries—France, Romania, Estonia, Norway, Spain… Together, we explored new perspectives and tools for […]
A path toward effective therapeutic work from an integrative perspective
At the heart of Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy, the Five-Level Intervention Model emerges as a structured guide for the therapeutic process. Its purpose is to accompany each person on their path toward self-awareness and change, facilitating a connection with their emotional core. This model integrates different dimensions of human experience—action, thought, and emotion—to create an effective […]