Leslie Glass's Blog

Why Family Gatherings Feel Unsafe Even When Nothing Is Wrong Do family gatherings feel unsafe to you–even when it seems like nothing is wrong? For example, you walk into a family gathering. Nobody is yelling, nobody is fighting. The food smells great, people are even smiling—but something feels off. Your body tightens and you feel […]

You’re Not “Too Sensitive” You’re the First Generation Trying to Heal If you’ve ever been called too sensitive, too emotional, overreactive, or “the dramatic one”—there’s a good chance you’re not any of those things. You might simply be part of the first generation willing to talk about emotions instead of burying them. The first generation […]

Thanksgiving Gratitude And Connection Activity Just a quick Thanksgiving gratitude and connection activity to use at your Thanksgiving Holiday to focus on the good and being together. Idea:Instead of just going around the table saying what you’re thankful for (which can be intimidating or shallow), this activity gently invites everyone to reflect, share, and connect […]

Thanksgiving On A Budget Does Not Have To Be A Bummer I have spent many a Thanksgiving on a budget, so I personally know everything that comes along with not wanting to (or not being able to) spend freely over the holidays. There’s shame with not being able to keep up with others, there’s self-pity […]

The Power of Self-Compassion in Mental Health Recovery What is self-compassion and why does everyone need it? Especially this season. When it comes to healing from emotional pain or mental illness, we often focus on therapy, medication, or coping skills. While these are all important, there’s another essential ingredient that often gets overlooked: self-compassion. For […]

Virtual Outpatient Programs: Are They as Effective as In-Person Over the last few years, virtual care has rapidly become a major part of the mental health and addiction treatment world. Virtual outpatient programs—once a backup option—are now a preferred choice for many people. But with the shift to online formats, one big question keeps coming […]

Dog Owners In Recovery May Need Guidance Dog owners like me need education on how to be the best dog parent ever. Years ago I was a ghostwriter for a dog trainer and learned many tricks of the dog trade that have come in handy over the years as a long-time dog owner. The reason […]

Assessment: What’s Your Food and Body Story? Do you know your food and body story? There is so much stored from the past but until we ask the questions and do the work we don’t know what’s what. In this assessment, let’s find out the facts about where your ideas about food and weight come […]

Healing Your Inner Critic Isn’t As Hard As You Think Healing your inner critic may sound intimidating but it is not as hard as you think. Awareness about when it happens and whose voice Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I should’ve done better,” or “Why can’t I ever get it right?” That voice in […]

Mother Daughter Trauma Quiz: Are You Repeating the Past in Your Relationships Are you ready for the mother daughter trauma quiz? Not sure? Here’s the question – are your adult relationships troubled in different ways? Did you have a difficult or toxic mom? It could be that unhealed issues from mom and childhood are STILL […]