Anne Penniston Gray Counselling and Consulting

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

Sometimes healing means just sitting with yourself, accepting who you are and being proud of how far you have come.
~Lawney



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11/17/2025

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11/17/2025

11/17/2025

During this Transgender Awareness Week we celebrate who you are and the beautiful and amazing things you bring to the world!

11/17/2025

In a world that doesn't feel safe for a lot of people, be the one that loudly proclaims, " I am a safe person."

11/06/2025

Self-compassion is about being kind to yourself, especially during difficult times. It means treating yourself with the same understanding and care you would offer a friend who is struggling.

The first stage involves recognizing and acknowledging your pain. Trauma often brings intense feelings of shame, guilt, or self-blame. Self-compassion starts with simply noticing these feelings without judgment.

Trauma can make you feel isolated, as if you're the only one going through such pain. Self-compassion reminds you that you're not alone; many others have faced similar struggles.

Stage three is practicing kindness towards yourself. This means replacing self-criticism with self-care. When you notice those inner critical voices, respond with kindness. In this stage, you actively work on nurturing yourself.

Trauma can cause intense emotional reactions. Through self-compassion, you learn to soothe yourself. Breathing exercises, meditation, or simply pausing to check in with yourself can be very helpful.

As you continue to practice self-compassion, you start building resilience. Self-compassion doesn’t eliminate pain, but it makes you stronger in facing it. You develop a supportive inner voice that encourages and uplifts you during tough times.

A crucial part of healing is forgiveness, particularly self-forgiveness. Trauma often leaves us with regrets or self-blame. Self-compassion involves forgiving yourself for perceived mistakes or failures. It’s about recognizing that you did the best you could under the circumstances.

Finally, in the final stage, self-compassion leads you to embrace your self-worth. Trauma can diminish your sense of value, but self-compassion helps rebuild it. You start to see yourself as deserving of love, respect, and kindness.

As you progress through these stages, you’ll find that self-compassion becomes a natural part of your daily life. It’s an ongoing practice, a way of being that supports you through the ups and downs of healing.

11/06/2025

Little loving reminders for you.
Take what you need. 💙

11/06/2025

Searching for peace can be a great adventure. ♥️ ~ Nanea