Jennifer L. Ayres, Ph.D., ABPP, HSP

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self-doubt and self-compassion
Self-Compassion
How Self-Doubt and Self-Compassion Build Courage
Finding Clarity, Steadiness, and Support When Fear Overwhelms In this final blog of the three-part...
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Resilience
How to Know When It’s Time for a Change
Avoiding Burnout and Listening to Your Inner Compass Familiar habits and comfortable jobs are hard...
Work with Self-Doubt
Dear Jennifer
How to Work with Self-Doubt Instead of Letting It Stop You
A self-compassionate practice for fear, follow-through, and new beginnings Self-doubt often shows up...
How to Talk to Teens About Decisions
Parenting
How to Talk to Teens About Decisions: A Simple 4-Step Strategy That Helps
A psychologist-mom’s suggestions about how to talk to teens about decisions Parenting teenagers...
Work with Self-Doubt
Dear Jennifer
When Self-Doubt Visits: A Self-Compassionate Way to Work with Fear Instead of Fighting It
How to deal with self-doubt using self-compassion. Learn how to work with fear instead of fighting it...
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Dear Jennifer
Pushing Through Procrastination: A Psychologist’s Guide to Getting Unstuck
How to Stop Procrastinating with Self-Compassion, Structure, and Curiosity Pushing through procrastination...
Resilience
Ubuntu on the Corner: How Small Acts of Kindness Build Community in Hard Times
What a Left-Turn Lane, a Kind Stranger, and My Children Taught Me About Human Connection When I read...
Embrace the Tardy: A Self-Compassion Practice
Self-Compassion
Embrace the Tardy: A Self-Compassion Practice for Busy, Imperfect Days
A psychologist reflects on motherhood, perfectionism, and how learning to “embrace the tardy” became...
Emotionally Exhausted and Overwhelmed
Dear Jennifer
Emotionally Exhausted and Overwhelmed? What to Do When You’re Burned Out and Depleted
When you’re emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed, doing more and pushing through aren't the answers....
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Grief & Loss
Collective Grief: How to Cope with Tragedy & Helplessness When the World Feels Heavy
8 grounding practices to help you stay connected, compassionate, and emotionally steady during times...
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Anxiety & Stress
Holiday Burnout at Work: How to Cope with Forced Festivity, Secret Santa Stress, and End-of-Year Overwhelm
A psychologist’s guide to navigating workplace holiday pressure and burnout, setting self-compassionate...
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Dear Jennifer
When Politics and Social Media Drain Your Energy: How to Protect Your Emotional Bandwidth This Holiday Season
Happy December, fellow travelers. I hope you enjoyed the Holiday Survival Guide blog series and found...
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Couples
Holiday Survival Guide, Part 4: Coping with Conflict & Emotional Tension
The holidays can be stressful during times of family conflict or unresolved tension. Instead of joy,...
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Child & Teen Counseling
Holiday Survival Guide, Part 3: Supporting Children Through Grief During the Holidays
The holidays invite us to reflect on our connections with those who matter most. When we are grieving,...
Holiday Survival Guide Part 2
Dear Jennifer
Holiday Survival Guide, Part 2: Managing Grief & Emotional Triggers
Holidays can bring joy, celebration, and connection—but they can also awaken grief, emotional pain, and...
Holiday Survival Guide Part 1
Dear Jennifer
Holiday Survival Guide, Part 1: Setting Boundaries & Managing Stress
If you’re feeling anxious about family gatherings, financial pressures, or managing your time, you are...
Ubuntu on the Corner
Family
Magical Eyes: A Unicorn, a Raffle, and the Most Beautiful Eyes I’ve Ever Seen
A story about childhood hope, heartbreak, and the magic we carry into our adult lives
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Dear Jennifer
How to Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Mistakes: A Psychologist’s Practical Suggestions
Use self-compassion and resilient self-talk to turn everyday mistakes into personal growth
small acts of kindness
Family
It’s Not Mine to Fix: Letting Loved Ones Struggle & Find Their Own Strategies
Suggestions from a Psychologist
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Anxiety & Stress
How to Stay Hopeful in Difficult Times: A Psychologist’s Practical Suggestions
A Psychologist’s Practical Suggestions
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Child & Teen Counseling
How to Talk to Kids About Tragedy: Supporting Children After Violence, Fear, and National Division
Talking to Kids About Violent Events & How to Bridge What Divides Us
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