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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
Nov 6, 20244 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 24, 20246 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 2, 20243 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 2, 20245 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
Oct 2, 20245 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
Sep 6, 20244 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
Aug 5, 20248 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 27, 20244 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 27, 20243 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
Jul 27, 20244 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
Jun 5, 20244 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 13, 20243 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 13, 20242 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
Mar 13, 20242 min read
Navigating Financial Conflict in Relationships
Couples who effectively communicate and find mutual solutions to their financial differences have a healthy relationship. The "Dreams...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Feb 27, 20245 min read
Money Talks: Partner Questions
Discover the path to financial harmony with your partner through the use of this comprehensive list of questions. Take your time. Choose...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Feb 27, 20244 min read
Stronger relationships
The Power of Self-Reflection: Embracing Our Imperfections for Stronger Relationships The fabric of our lives contains com plex threads of...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 20, 20235 min read
The Hidden Side of Always Staying Positive
Hidden side to staying positive is also know as toxic positivity or spiritual bypassing which is an avoidance technique in which...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 20, 20236 min read
7 fears of protective parts
Photo: Older self (self of now) relating to younger protective part. IFS. This is for my current clients. I would like to take this...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 18, 202311 min read
Embrace your inner critic
As a therapist rooted in the principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS), I often encounter clients who struggle with their inner critic....
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Nov 12, 20232 min read
From Reacting to Relating: How to Communicate from the Inside Out
“You Always Do This!” – When Certainty Hurts More Than It Helps in Relationships In politics, we often see people shouting their “truth”...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Increase Oxytocin: How Connection, Curiosity, and an Open Mind Shape Well-Being
This week, I’m focusing on simple ways to enrich and relax the body—because when your body feels balanced, your thoughts and emotions...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
Staying Connected When Life Is Busy
Life gets busy and distracting—work, kids, endless to-do lists, and all the little things that fill up the day. It’s easy to move through...
Christina Cunningham Spinler
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