Jennifer L. Ayres, Ph.D., ABPP, HSP
A reflection on friendship, grief, resilience, and learning to trust change during life transitions God gave you brains, now don’t go and drown in your
Feeling trapped by routine even though life looks good on paper? A psychologist reflects on Thoreau’s “quiet desperation,” a runaway dog, and an unexpected lesson
Finding Clarity, Steadiness, and Support When Fear Overwhelms In this final blog of the three-part series, we explore how self-doubt and self-compassion work together—alongside bravery
How to deal with self-doubt using self-compassion. Learn how to work with fear instead of fighting it and make decisions that align with your values,
A psychologist reflects on motherhood, perfectionism, and how learning to “embrace the tardy” became a powerful self-compassion practice for busy, imperfect days.
A psychologist’s guide to navigating workplace holiday pressure and burnout, setting self-compassionate boundaries, and protecting your emotional energy. Dear Jennifer, My company gets really into
Use self-compassion and resilient self-talk to turn everyday mistakes into personal growth