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✨ Your Future Healed Self: How to Begin Seeing the You That’s Already Within

What is your “future healed self”?It’s the version of you that feels grounded, connected, and free from the old weight of pain. The part of you that already exists inside, even if you only catch glimpses of it. EMDR and trauma therapy help you clear the path so you can meet that version of yourself […]

🌱 Secondary Losses in EMDR Therapy: A Signpost of Healing

🌱 Secondary Losses in Your Healing Journey When we think of healing, many of us imagine steady progress, lightness, and relief — but in reality, healing can be unpredictable and messy, with ups and downs that aren’t always easy to navigate. And amid those complexities, there’s a tender side effect that often goes unspoken: secondary […]

Introducing Tingting Wang, RP

Hello, I am Tingting Wang, Registered Psychotherapist with Psychotherapy, Hope and Healing.   在中国内地长大,在加拿大和香港的求学,以及在金融行业工作的经历,让我学会了以同理心去理解和应对复杂的人生挑战。如今,我作为一名心理治疗师,致力于协助来访者梳理多重困境——无论是自我怀疑、情绪上的压力,还是人际关系中的难题。 在我们的咨询中,我们将共同建立一个充满信任与关怀的空间。我的治疗方法融合了多种循证技术,包括 EMDR(眼动脱敏与再加工疗法)、认知行为疗法、艾瑞克森催眠疗法和正念疗法。借助这些方法,我们可以一同解开固着的不利思维模式、增强情绪韧性,并厘清那些对您真正重要的事物。 心理治疗不仅仅关乎解决问题——它更是一段帮助您释放潜能、提升自我价值感、实现个人成长的旅程。我很荣幸能陪伴您走向更深层的自我觉察与改变。 如果您有兴趣预约咨询,看看我们是否适合一起开展这项工作,请随时发送电子邮件至 psychotherapyhopeandhealing@gmail.com。 王婷婷 注册心理治疗师

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The Rushing Trap: What If Slowing Down is the Fastest Path to Clarity?

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly rushing, creating a false sense of urgency in every corner of your life? We’re told that staying busy and moving fast is the key to success.

But what if the opposite is true? What if slowing down is actually the most efficient way to get to where you want to be?

I first heard the phrase “Slow is Fast” during a therapy training last year, and it immediately stuck with me. This simple motto perfectly captured a truth I’ve seen with countless clients—and in my own life: when we slow down, we create the space needed to move with intention and purpose.

Since then, I’ve been intentionally applying this mindset to my life. It’s not about stopping everything or losing momentum; it’s about making space for what truly matters. Here’s how I put it into practice and what I noticed as a result.

How I Intentionally Slowed Down

  • Prioritized What Truly Matters
    I focused only on what genuinely needed to get done and became more flexible with what wasn’t urgent.
  • Said “No” More Often
    I learned to decline commitments that didn’t align with my interests or energy levels, freeing up my time and mental space.
  • Gave Myself Time
    I started going to bed earlier and waking up earlier to allow for more restful mornings. In conversations and interactions, I gave myself more time to respond and react, rather than rushing to fill the silence.
  • Literally Moved Slower
    I began taking my time getting out of bed, walking through my home, and completing tasks without rushing.

The Surprising Results: What Happened When I Slowed Down

By releasing the pressure to constantly rush, I experienced some powerful changes:

  • Gained Clarity
    My mental capacity increased, giving me the space to reflect on what was working in my life and what needed adjusting. This clarity helped me align my priorities with my values and set more meaningful goals (starting this blog!)
  • Reconnected with My Values
    When you’re constantly busy, it’s easy to lose touch with what’s most important. Slowing down gave me the opportunity to check in with my priorities and ensure they were aligned with my values.
  • Found a Deeper Ability to Access Self-Compassion
    The constant pressure to be productive often comes with a harsh inner critic. Slowing down created a buffer, making it easier to be kind to myself and access self-compassion.
  • Noticed More
    I became more aware of the “rushing trap”—how often I created a false sense of urgency in my day. This awareness is the first step toward change.

Each shift has had a meaningful and lasting impact. It’s all still a work in progress, but I’m grateful for the reminder to slow down.

Ready to slow down?  [Click here to download your free “Slow is Fast” worksheet] — a gentle tool to help you pause, reflect, and create more space for what matters most. 

 

✨ Your Future Healed Self: How to Begin Seeing the You That’s Already Within

🌱 Secondary Losses in EMDR Therapy: A Signpost of Healing

Introducing Tingting Wang, RP

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Gentle Reminders for Stressful Seasons: Shifting from Perfection to Self-Compassion

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The Rushing Trap: What If Slowing Down is the Fastest Path to Clarity?

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