Helen Dempsey-Henofer
Escaping the thought-cage
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Did you hear that expression that as a child? It may be one of my...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- May 17
- 2 min
Social Rules and Personal Values: Navigating the Labyrinth
In the quest for a meaningful life, you may find yourself navigating a labyrinth of social rules and personal values. It's easy to become...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- May 10
- 3 min
Unmasking Authenticity: Powerful Vulnerability on the other side of Burnout
Masking and burnout are hidden adversaries, lurking beneath the surface of our daily lives. You may experience considerable pressure to...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- May 2
- 2 min
Pliance in The Good Place: A Dialogue on Balancing Social Rules and Authenticity
As a therapist working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent people, those grappling with religious trauma, and people who struggle...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Dec 28, 2022
- 4 min
When thoughts/feelings hurt
one consideration for relieving suffering As 2023 comes to a close, I find myself returning to the first post/letter I wrote this year...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Dec 16, 2022
- 4 min
Know your mental traps
Admiral Ackbar's holiday survival guide. Bells, singing, lights, revelry. The winter season is filled with holiday traditions. You and I...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Oct 6, 2022
- 4 min
Humanity in Context
the neurodivergent mind and a world on fire CW: If reading a blog post by a psychotherapist that speaks to the link between wellbeing and...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Sep 11, 2022
- 4 min
The Acceptance Struggle
on wanting to feel different & not giving up One thing I've noticed in hearing people reflect on therapy experiences is frustration with...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Sep 1, 2022
- 4 min
Outsmarting the horsemen
navigating relationship frustration Hey Hey Hey Fellow Human, I talk about relationships a lot. I'm not a relationship or couples'...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
Works in Process
about stuckness, shame, and self-compassion Hey Hey Hey Fellow Human, This is just going to be a vulnerable from me-to-you note about my...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Jul 29, 2022
- 2 min
How to break the cycle
and see yourself out (of the same old thing) Hey Hey Hey Wanderer, Do you ever find yourself stuck in a time loop? Like, crap, I'm doing...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Jul 29, 2022
- 3 min
Tuning in post-tragedy
What can be learned from listening to your feelings? In May 2022 I'd written the following letter. Fellow Human, Hi. Recent events in...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Jul 29, 2022
- 3 min
Concealment and your mental health
Hey Hey Hey You Incredible Human, Little update on what's going on in my world: In May of this year I presented at my first post-grad...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Apr 8, 2022
- 3 min
From good ideas to real-world actions
The first simple step for bringing your deepest desires into the world we live in Sometimes I struggle to keep up with my thoughts. Can...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Apr 6, 2022
- 4 min
The Amazing Reappearing Act!
One surprising way to strengthen relationships. I'd like to share with you some insider-info on my life. Are you ready for it? Here it...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Apr 6, 2022
- 3 min
The Wisdom of Your Inner Rebel
Hey Hey Hey, First of all, I want to extend to you - through the magic of the internet - a big virtual hug. It can feel helpless when...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Feb 21, 2022
- 6 min
Calming the Analysis-Paralysis Beastie
Techniques for taking effective action in a world chock-full of too many choices Hey Hey Hey, Sometimes I'd like to just not have to make...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Jan 27, 2022
- 4 min
Why do we need a lil' self-lovin'?
This makes all the difference when facing some uncomfortable sh*t Hey Hey Hey, You know that expression... something about life not...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Jan 17, 2022
- 4 min
It's time to challenge these myths
4 Myths Impacting your mental health Hey Hey Hey, The therapy world is a world of gentleness. We've stopped calling out (unless we're...
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Helen Dempsey-Henofer
- Jan 17, 2022
- 3 min
Embracing uncertainty and doing what works
Hope you're hanging in there. It's the start of a new year and with that I'm picking back up the practice of sending a regular letter....
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