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My guest on The Expressive Mom Show now is Maureen Kane.  Maureen Kane is a licensed mental health therapist based in Bellingham, WA, specializing in EMDR therapy and clinical supervision.

As a certified EMDR therapist, an approved consultant with the EMDR International Association, and a Washington State clinical supervisor, she is dedicated to helping individuals navigate healing and transformation.

With a deep passion for self-discovery, Maureen authored A Guide Back to You, an award-winning workbook designed to help people reconnect with their true selves.

Her work has been featured in Time Magazine and various anthologies, and she is a recipient of the Sue Boynton Poetry Walk Award.

Her poetry collection, The Phoenix Requires Ashes: Poems for the Journey explores themes of resilience, renewal, and personal growth.

Reconnecting with Your Identity

Rediscovering your identity is a deeply personal journey—one that calls for self-reflection, compassion, and a willingness to look beyond external expectations.

Life transitions such as career changes, parenthood, illness, or loss can sometimes leave us feeling disconnected from who we are.

Rebuilding that connection begins with self-awareness.

Reflect on your core values, passions, and the experiences that have shaped you. Journaling, meditation, and mindfulness can reveal recurring themes in your thoughts and emotions, helping you gain clarity on what truly resonates with you.

Self-expression is another powerful tool for reconnecting with your identity. Engage in activities that make you feel most like yourself—whether that’s writing, painting, dancing, or immersing yourself in nature.

Creativity often uncovers hidden aspects of ourselves that we may have overlooked. If you’re unsure where to begin, think back to childhood interests or past dreams that once brought you joy. Exploring these without self-judgment can help reignite a sense of authenticity.

The people we surround ourselves with also influence our sense of identity. Build relationships with those who genuinely see and support you.

Pay attention to how different interactions affect your energy—do they uplift you or leave you feeling lost? Establishing boundaries with those who diminish your sense of self and nurturing connections that encourage growth can help you cultivate a stronger, more stable identity.

Remember, reconnecting with yourself isn’t a one-time event but an ongoing process. As life evolves, so will you. The key is to remain open to self-exploration, trust your inner voice, and honor what feels most aligned with your truth.

Connect with Maureen: https://www.maureenkanecounseling.com/

Get A Guide Back to You Therapy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCCSSHN7/

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