Kristin M. Davin, Psy.D.

02/14/2026

Dry January is more than just not drinking for 31 days - it's an opportunity to reset and examine your relationship with alcohol.

I participated in Dry January and experienced more clarity, better sleep, more energy, and patience along the way. Here’s what surprised me most.

02/10/2026

Returning to tools and boundaries that worked.

Growth isn't always about adding more; sometimes, it's about reclaiming what you dropped. Don't let the rush of "becoming" make you abandon the habits that actually keep you grounded. Look back to find your way. 🌿

Read the full blog: https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/are-you-an-energy-eater-why-burnout-isnt-a-motivation-problem

What’s one boundary you’re bringing back?

02/10/2026

Returning to boundaries and tools that worked.

You don’t always need a "new" solution. Sometimes, you just need to reclaim the tool you dropped.

In the rush to grow, we often abandon the boundaries or routines that once kept us grounded. If life feels heavy, ask: What brought me peace a year ago that is missing today?

Read the full blog: https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/are-you-an-energy-eater-why-burnout-isnt-a-motivation-problem

What’s one "old" habit or boundary you’re bringing back this week?

02/08/2026

Toxic sister? I receive a lot of website traction on this topic. So, why not write about it? This is the first of a series of 3.

Sister relationships are often idealized, built-in friendships—supportive, loving, and lifelong. When that’s not your reality, the pain can feel especially confusing and isolating. Toxic sister relationships cut deeply because they don’t just affect how you relate to her—they shape how you s...

01/27/2026

Growth shouldn’t feel like you’re disappearing. 🌿 If your "progress" requires you to ignore your needs or stay quiet to keep the peace, it isn’t growth; it’s survival. Real growth stretches you toward integrity, even if it’s slower and quieter. Choose self-trust over self-abandonment every single time. You are allowed to take up space.

Ready to grow without losing yourself? Link in bio.✨

01/22/2026

Are you tired of writing a mental essay just to say "no"? Over-explaining is often a survival strategy to avoid conflict, but you don’t owe anyone a justification for your peace. Your time and energy are yours to protect. It’s time to trade the guilt for clarity and start honoring your own capacity. 🌿

**Ready to set limits without the "why"?** Click the link in below to grab *The Boundaries Workbook*.
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01/21/2026

We spend so much energy holding it all in. But big change doesn't come from a sprint—it comes from a release.

Brain Dump& Breakthroughs: 52 Weeks of Me is your gentle guide from mental clutter to clear breakthroughs. This journey helps you release the noise and reconnect with yourself—at your own pace.

Ready for clarity? ✨

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01/21/2026

Stop overthinking. Your mind deserves a window.

Brain Dump & Breakthroughs: 52 Weeks of Me is a therapist-designed journey to turn mental noise into clarity. No pressure, no rush, ust a gentle space for your breakthroughs. Start your path toward a lighter, clearer you today.

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01/18/2026

We’ve been conditioned to believe that if we aren’t beating ourselves up, we aren’t working hard enough. But true growth doesn’t come from a place of lack, it comes from a place of Curiosity (one of my favorite words!)

A realistic growth mindset requires the one thing we usually forget: **Self-Compassion.**

Compassion towards others but also compassion towards ourselves. This is key.

Are you growing, or are you just tired? Read full blog. 👇

Link: [www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/do-you-actually-have-a-growth-mindset-or-are-you-just-hard-on-yourself](https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/do-you-actually-have-a-growth-mindset-or-are-you-just-hard-on-yourself)

01/16/2026

Growth is often sold as a "push," but for many of us, that push feels a lot like a punishment.

When we relate to ourselves through shame or urgency, our nervous system shifts into protection mode. In that state, curiosity shuts down. Patterns repeat. Learning narrows.

Real growth isn't about becoming "better" through force it’s about creating enough internal safety to look at ourselves honestly, without the fear of failure.

Is your growth feeling expansive or exhausting lately? Let’s talk about it in the comments

Link: [www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/do-you-actually-have-a-growth-mindset-or-are-you-just-hard-on-yourself](https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/do-you-actually-have-a-growth-mindset-or-are-you-just-hard-on-yourself)

01/15/2026

Feeling stuck doesn’t always mean you’re failing or not trying hard enough.

Often, it means your mind is relying on thinking patterns that once helped — but now limit you. This is often what brings people into therapy.

These “thinking traps” don’t feel obvious.
They feel familiar. Logical. Protective.

The shift doesn’t start with fixing your thoughts.
It starts with noticing them — without judgment.

📖 Read the full blog:
7 Thinking Traps That Keep You Stuck —and How to Spot Them—→https://www.reflectionsfromacrossthecouch.com/blog/7-thinking-traps-that-keep-you-stuck-and-how-to-spot-them