Christina Cunningham Spinler
Personal Reflection on My Fear
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Christina Cunningham Spinler
5 days ago3 min read
Celebrate Yourself!
Celebrate Yourself: A Reflection on Derek Walcott's Love After Love Sometimes, a poem has the power to move beyond words. It resonates...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 283 min read
Celebrate Your Imperfections: A Path to Growth and Self-Compassion
Imperfections are an inevitable and essential part of being human. Yet, we often view them as flaws to hide or fix. What if instead, we...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 244 min read
Finding Fulfillment Beyond the Shopping Cart: A Journey to Mindful Living
I recently watched the Netflix documentary Buy Now , and it got me thinking about how connected our spending habits are to our mental...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 212 min read
The Joy of Messiness: A Lesson from My Son's Stuffie Nest
As a therapist, I often talk about embracing our inner child—the part of us that loves to laugh, play, and sometimes, well... get a...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 202 min read
Stepping to the Edge: Trusting Yourself Through Change
Change can be terrifying. It challenges us, shakes us from the comfort of the known, and whispers fears of failure and uncertainty. Yet,...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 64 min read
Caring for Each Other
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other Lately, I've been noticing a certain weight in the air—a quiet heaviness about the future that...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Oct 246 min read
Connecting!
Rebuilding Connection: Why Small Daily Rituals Matter In the fast-paced world we live in, where work, parenting, and daily...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Oct 23 min read
In hypnotherapy the science of Anchors!
Why Anchors Are Helpful: The Neuropsychology Behind It Anchors are a key part of Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy because they create a...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Oct 25 min read
Mindfulness and Self-Care: How to Stay Grounded During Trauma Work
Managing Emotions and Staying Grounded During Trauma Work Dissociation is a common response when we recall intense emotions or memories,...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Oct 25 min read
Uncovering the Power of Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy: A Journey to Healing and Self-Discovery
I recently completed training for Heart-centered Hypnotherapy I am in the process of getting certified. Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy is...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Sep 64 min read
"Shoulds!"
Getting to Know Your “Should Be” Part: How to Start Unblending and Building Compassion I often see clients dealing with parts of...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Aug 58 min read
Discovering Your Core Values: 25 Questions to Find What Truly Matters in Life
Every day matters. Each day, I focus on a few simple goals across different areas of my life. I don't tackle all of them daily, but I...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jul 274 min read
Small Moments to Connect
The Power of Small Daily Connections in Relationships In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy for couples to overlook the small...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jul 273 min read
Unblend and Thrive: Connecting with Your Inner Parts
How to Unblend and Connect with Your Inner Parts Unblending is a fundamental concept in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy that...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jul 274 min read
Perception Shift: How Beliefs Shape Our Reality"
Transforming Perception: How Beliefs Shape Our Reality and Unlock Personal Growth In parts work, we understand that our internal...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Jun 54 min read
Understanding Parts
In the world of psychotherapy, especially within Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, the concept of "protectors" is key to...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Mar 133 min read
The C's of Self Energy
Focusing on the 8 C's—compassion, curiosity, calmness, confidence, courage, clarity, connectedness, and creativity—is a core practice in...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Mar 132 min read
Creative Activities for Self Energy
Engaging in creative activities is a powerful way to access and embody Self-energy. Creativity taps into the innate qualities of the...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Mar 132 min read
Self Energy
What is Self Energy? In the context of IFS, Self energy refers to the essence of a person that is not a part; it is the person's core or...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Personal Reflection on My Fear
This afternoon, I noticed myself getting triggered by others on my Facebook feed (yes maybe take a break! I usually block people that...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Celebrate Yourself!
Celebrate Yourself: A Reflection on Derek Walcott's Love After Love Sometimes, a poem has the power to move beyond words. It resonates...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Celebrate Your Imperfections: A Path to Growth and Self-Compassion
Imperfections are an inevitable and essential part of being human. Yet, we often view them as flaws to hide or fix. What if instead, we...
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