
Understanding your mind
A blog by Hannah Peirce (RSW, M.S.W.)

Why Therapy Can Reach the Parts Self-Help Misses
You may have read the books, listened to the podcasts, or journaled faithfully—and yet still find yourself circling the same patterns. Self-help offers knowledge and insight, but therapy offers dialogue, attuned presence, and space to explore what’s beneath what you already “know.” In a therapeutic relationship, you’re met, question by question, part by part—and some pieces of healing simply can’t be reached alone.

Feeling Lost? Some Thoughts That Might Help You See This Time Differently
Feeling lost doesn’t mean you’re failing. Often it’s a sign you’re outgrowing old definitions of yourself, and space is opening for something new to emerge.

Finding Your Way: Gentle Questions to Ask When You Feel Lost
There are times when life feels unclear — when direction, purpose, or even your sense of self seems hard to grasp. Feeling lost doesn’t mean you’re failing; it may be a sign you’re growing beyond old definitions of yourself.