The Art of Wellness Project

03/11/2025

This post is about enabling, and how dangerous enablers are. No one needs to hear the definition of forgiveness, because it’s different for everyone and rarely touches on complex trauma.

***Waitlist for online group @ link in bio.

Im so glad you’re here! 🫶💞

02/27/2025

The cycle of abuse is a repetitive pattern commonly found in toxic and abusive relationships. It consists of four key stages:

1. Tension Building – The abuser becomes irritable, moody, or unpredictable. Small conflicts arise, creating an atmosphere of fear and anxiety. The victim may try to appease the abuser to prevent escalation.

2. Incident (Explosion) – The tension reaches a breaking point, leading to verbal, emotional, physical, or psychological abuse. This stage can involve insults, threats, manipulation, violence, or other harmful behaviors.

3. Reconciliation (Honeymoon Phase) – The abuser may express remorse, apologize, or promise change. They might show affection, buy gifts, or act lovingly to regain control. The victim may feel hopeful, believing things will improve.

4. Calm (Period of Normalcy) – For a while, the relationship seems stable. The abuser may act as if nothing happened, and the victim may believe the abuse is over. However, tension gradually builds again, restarting the cycle.

Healing takes time, but by setting boundaries and focusing on self-growth, you can create a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Take care of yourself, because You Matter.

Love,

Urfa

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02/27/2025

Stress is caused by being here but wanting to be ‘there!’
-Eckhart Tolle

Take care of yourself, because You Matter.

Love,

Urfa

02/27/2025

An incredibly talented colleague of mine is offering a 6-week women’s therapy group designed for those looking to build self-esteem, challenge negative self-talk, and gain confidence in a supportive, empowering space.

If you’re a woman in Northern Virginia, this is a fantastic opportunity to invest in yourself!

Register at: info@vapsychotherapy.com

02/23/2025

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A Path to Healing & Growth

ACT is a powerful psychological approach that helps us embrace life fully, even in the presence of pain. Instead of fighting or avoiding difficult emotions, ACT teaches us to accept them as natural and temporary, while committing to actions that align with our values.

Ways to manage unpleasant emotions.

✨ Accept your feelings without judgment, know that they are inevitable yet transient.

✨ Defuse from negative self-talk and limiting beliefs.

✨ Be present and mindful in each moment.

✨ Know you are more than your struggles.

✨ Live in alignment with what truly matters to you.

Your pain does not define you—your actions do. Choose growth, choose healing, choose YOU.

Take care of yourself, because You Matter.

Love,

Urfa

02/23/2025

These beautiful words of Khalil Gibran embody the essence of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This psychological approach integrates mindfulness, acceptance, and behavioral change strategies to cultivate psychological flexibility. At its heart, ACT teaches us to embrace unpleasant emotions as inevitable yet transient parts of life—allowing us to live with greater presence and purpose.

Take care of yourself, because You Matter.

Love,

Urfa

03/13/2023

02/25/2023

You have come to the right place if you are looking for answers to your child's behavior and emotions and want to establish a lasting love-based relationship with them.

If you are struggling to find a balance between being kind and holding boundaries, responding to your child instead of reacting, we have all the perfect resources for you.

We can help you create a lifetime of connection and trust by disciplining kids without yelling, shame, blame, or pain.

Raise kind and confident children AND become the parent you always wanted to be!

Workshop starting March 16th, 2023.

To book a spot PM, or visit https://www.theartofwellnessproject.com/peaceful-parenting-with-urfa

Take care of yourself, because You Matter

Love,

Urfa

02/25/2023

“Will you teach me everything you know?” the Boy asked.

“I don’t think so,” replied the Ox.

“It would be better to relearn life with you than teach you my old ways.”

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Posted • No Mum Is An Island

How beautiful to allow our children to show us new ways, to teach us through theirs eyes, through their understanding.

Just because we are the adult and they are the child does not mean our way is best.

Listening to them can create incredible new perspectives.

Learning side by side.

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01/25/2023

You have come to the right place if you are looking for answers to your child's behavior and emotions and want to establish a lasting love-based relationship with them.

If you are struggling to find a balance between being kind and holding boundaries, responding to your child instead of reacting, we have all the perfect resources for you.

We can help you create a lifetime of connection and trust by disciplining kids without yelling, shame, blame, or pain.

Raise kind and confident children AND become the parent you always wanted to be!

Workshop starting March 17th, 2023.

To book a spot PM, or visit https://www.theartofwellnessproject.com/peaceful-parenting-with-urfa

Take care of yourself, because You Matter

Love,

Urfa

01/21/2023

"People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Take care of yourself, because You Matter

Love,

Urfa

01/20/2023

You have come to the right place if you are looking for answers to your child's behavior and emotions and want to establish a lasting love-based relationship with them.

If you are struggling to find a balance between being kind and holding boundaries, responding to your child instead of reacting, we have all the perfect resources for you.

Create a lifetime of connection and trust by disciplining kids without yelling, shame, blame, or pain.

Raise kind and confident children AND become the parent you always wanted to be!

Workshop coming soon!
PM to book your spot!

Take care of yourself, because You Matter

Love,

Urfa