# self-compassion (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover self-compassion. Page: Feed: --- ## [What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture](https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/cross-cultural-counseling-hansel-wong/) _2026-08-07 · GoodTherapy Editorial Team · What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture | https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog_ Therapist Hansel Wong on what practicing across multiple countries taught him about curiosity, connection, and why therapy is a strength, not a weakness. The post What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture appeared first on https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog . ## [Healing After Suffering: How to Find Yourself After Loss or Trauma](https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/healing-after-suffering-find-yourself-after-loss-trauma/) _2026-08-04 · Chris Guzniczak · What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture | https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog_ Healing after suffering can help you honor grief, trauma, and change while reconnecting with who you are now. The post Healing After Suffering: How to Find Yourself After Loss or Trauma appeared first on https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog . ## [How to Navigate Senior Years: Mental Health, Compassion, and Grace](https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/senior-years-mental-health/) _2026-07-22 · Laurie Moore · What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture | https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog_ Senior years mental health can bring compassion, life review, spiritual reflection, body changes, gratitude, and support for aging with care. The post How to Navigate Senior Years: Mental Health, Compassion, and Grace appeared first on https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog . ## [You Don’t Have to Be Falling Apart to Start Therapy: Amy Hooper on Coming to Understand Yourself](https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/start-therapy-amy-hooper/) _2026-07-20 · GoodTherapy Editorial Team · What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture | https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog_ Therapist Amy Hooper on coming to understand yourself, finding the right fit, and going at your own pace. The post You Don’t Have to Be Falling Apart to Start Therapy: Amy Hooper on Coming to Understand Yourself appeared first on https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog . ## [Therapist Burnout: Do You Need Rest, Support, or Redesign?](https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/therapist-burnout-rest-support-redesign/) _2026-07-16 · GoodTherapy Editorial Team · What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture | https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog_ Therapist burnout may need rest, support, or practice redesign. Learn early signs and gentle ways therapists can protect sustainable care. The post Therapist Burnout: Do You Need Rest, Support, or Redesign? appeared first on https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog . ## [Chronic Illness Mental Health: 5 Gentle Ways to Cope When Illness Doesn’t Go Away](https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/chronic-illness-mental-health/) _2026-07-13 · Jumoke Omojola · What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture | https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog_ Chronic illness mental health support can help you grieve losses, protect relationships, and find care when illness doesn't go away. The post Chronic Illness Mental Health: 5 Gentle Ways to Cope When Illness Doesn’t Go Away appeared first on https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog . ## [Your Mood Isn’t Random: How Your Menstrual Cycle Shapes Mental Health (and How to Work With It)](https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/menstrual-cycle-mental-health-dotdays/) _2026-07-09 · GoodTherapy Editorial Team · What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture | https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog_ Mood, energy, and stress tolerance can shift across the menstrual cycle. Learn how cycle awareness can support emotional wellbeing and therapy. The post Your Mood Isn’t Random: How Your Menstrual Cycle Shapes Mental Health (and How to Work With It) appeared first on https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog . ## [Mixed Emotions: You Get to Feel How You Feel](https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/mixed-emotions-feel-how-you-feel/) _2026-07-02 · Shirin Shoai, LMFT · What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture | https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog_ Mixed emotions can be normal, human, and honest. Shirin Shoai, LMFT, offers a gentle five-minute practice for naming feelings without judging yourself. The post Mixed Emotions: You Get to Feel How You Feel appeared first on https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog . ## [What Makes Therapy Feel Safe and Inclusive? Annette Popernik on Language, Identity, and Growth](https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/therapy-feel-safe-inclusive-annette-popernik/) _2026-06-22 · GoodTherapy Editorial Team · What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture | https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog_ Explore what helps therapy feel safe and inclusive, from language and cultural awareness to creating space for honesty, growth, and self understanding The post What Makes Therapy Feel Safe and Inclusive? Annette Popernik on Language, Identity, and Growth appeared first on https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog . ## [LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy Is More Than Acceptance. Here’s Why](https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/lgbtq-affirming-therapy/) _2026-06-19 · GoodTherapy Editorial Team · What Counselling in Two Different Countries Taught Me: Hansel Wong on Connection, Curiosity, and Culture | https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog_ LGBTQ+ affirming therapy goes beyond acceptance. Learn what affirming care means, why it matters for mental health, and how to find the right therapist. The post LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy Is More Than Acceptance. Here’s Why appeared first on https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog . ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5Ym2t141s03z) _2026-06-19 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Deep-seated pain & Sunshine](http://www.vvna.live/2025/06/deep-seated-pain-sunshine.html) _2025-06-13 · Vivian · Tomatoes on a Vine_ Contrary to the title, I am feeling optimistic. At 30, I am finally brave enough to feel the deep-seated pain that I have been running away from for ages. It all began when I started therapy a month ago. During our first session, my psychologist kept asking me a two-part question that I simply do not have answers to: "How do you feel about what has happened? Where do you feel it in your body?". I…