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Arielle Vale, LMFT
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Who's the Real Imposter?
Have you ever felt like an imposter in your own career? I know I have. For years, I had parts of me that believed if I just learned more, trained more, was somehow "perfect," then everyone would be taken care of. These parts kept me stuck in roles I had outgrown. Here's what surprised me: I was in good company. Research shows that 62-97% of healthcare professionals report experiencing imposter syndrome. If almost everyone feels this way, who's the real imposter? From an Inter
Arielle Vale
5 days ago1 min read


Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Meditators
I have heard a lot of meditators talk about therapy and wonder if IFS is right for them. And when I hear that conversation, I wonder about the reasons people come to Meditation. Why do people start to meditate? For calm, stress reduction, anxiety relief, “emotional digestion” to have community and relationships, to be more effective in the world? Is it a spiritual undertaking, to understand oneself, to know what is real, for awakening, for the good of all beings or do you me
Arielle Vale
Dec 26, 20255 min read


Back to the Future or Looking to the Past
I recently saw a band play and spent some of the concert wondering when/if they would play the song I really wanted to hear. Halfway through the concert I realized I was squandering an opportunity to enjoy what was actually occurring by focusing on what might be happening in the future. This is something I have noticed many others do as well. Have you ever had any of these thoughts: · Should I change jobs or careers? · Should I break-up? · Why can’t I make
Arielle Vale
Dec 13, 20252 min read


To Gift or not to Gift: That is the Question
You are never obligated to give or accept anything that makes you uncomfortable. This applies to gifts, time, emotional labor, touch—anything. Consent and choice matter, even (and especially) during the holidays.
Arielle Vale
Dec 13, 20253 min read
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