<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The World Between Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your journey towards healing, authenticity, and growth.]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:18:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/pl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[" I Don't Know What to Talk About Today"]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most common ways a therapy session begins is with a client sitting down, taking a breath, and saying: "I don't know what to talk about today." At first glance, this can seem like a problem. There can be a sense that therapy should begin with a clear agenda, a pressing issue, or a neatly packaged story ready for exploration. Sometimes clients worry that they are wasting time or that they should have prepared something to bring. Yet from a Gestalt perspective, this moment can be a...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/i-don-t-know-what-to-talk-about-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3cdd012bbc5121b0295eb9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:55:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c43bb715a5ef49a9815d6e1141c44dc7.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Therapist Is Also a Human Being: Why the Relationship Matters in Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people think about therapy, they often imagine techniques, interventions, advice, or insight. While these can all be valuable, decades of psychotherapy research have consistently found that one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes is something much simpler, and much more complex: the relationship between therapist and client. This may sound surprising. Surely what matters most is the therapist's knowledge or the type of therapy they practice? These things matter. Yet research...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/your-therapist-is-also-a-human-being-why-the-relationship-matters-in-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2929f407206652cf9706ff</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:18:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b4a20b8f07844f77b5b09584c042b619~mv2_d_5184_2916_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ripple Effect of Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes therapy can look like a very private act. One person sitting in a room, speaking what was once unspeakable. A couple trying, often imperfectly, to hear each other differently. It might not look like much from the outside. But something begins to shift. A person who starts to notice their patterns may pause instead of react. A partner who feels heard may soften instead of defend. A boundary, once feared, is spoken and held. These are small moments. But they don’t stay small. They...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/the-ripple-effect-of-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f31f4def01bc0f127fc939</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:33:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_da2fa56753374767a7b19f0528395de1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the Ground Shifts in a relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are moments in relationships where something begins to shift. It might not be obvious at first. A conversation that doesn’t quite land. A feeling of being alone, even when sitting beside each other. A familiar tension that keeps returning, as if something is asking to be noticed but hasn’t yet found its way into words. I often think of these moments not as signs that something is failing, but as moments where something in the relationship is trying to come into awareness. And that can...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/when-the-ground-shifts-in-a-relationship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e1147516b0ab534cf32ee4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:57:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/575102b03f83400c87d0668aeef0a64a.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Oasis in Uncertain Times: The Quiet Power of In-Person Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are living on turbulent ground. News of war, uncertainty, and human suffering reaches into our everyday awareness, often quietly shaping how we feel, how we relate, and how we hold ourselves in the world. At times, it can even feel difficult to claim our right or our deserving to attend to ourselves when there is so much suffering out there, when others have it so much worse. And yet, even as life appears to carry on as usual, something in the background can feel unsettled, stretched, or...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/an-oasis-in-uncertain-times-the-quiet-power-of-in-person-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c263d547bdab55d8aecc93</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:07:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8079c8_2600bf5148194fc7898428f0b980a6a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_626,h_417,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Complete The Cycle - Walking Through the Tunnel of Difficult Feelings]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are moments when anxiety tightens the chest, when sadness feels heavy behind the eyes, when anger burns through the body, or when stress hums constantly in the background. In those moments, most of us try to get away. We distract. We scroll. We rationalise. We override. We tell ourselves we “shouldn’t feel this way.” And yet the feeling lingers. From a Gestalt therapy perspective emotions are not problems to eliminate. They are movements. They are part of a natural self-regulating...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/complete-the-cycle-walking-through-the-tunnel-of-difficult-feelings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a43a778e65be2d1bd28a38</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:10:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1c2f96d3075541d88cf3306da54ca84f.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Self-Discovery Methods]]></title><description><![CDATA[When life feels overwhelming or confusing, finding a way to reconnect with ourselves can be a gentle lifeline. Self-discovery methods offer a warm, inviting path to greater awareness and emotional clarity. These approaches encourage us to be present, to notice what’s happening inside and around us, and to embrace our experiences with kindness. It’s like stepping into a quiet room where you can finally hear your own voice clearly. Self-discovery methods focus on the here and now. They invite...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/exploring-self-discovery-methods</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69942f67159d7fac9643a3ca</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:41:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8079c8_5e32a7729eb74415ad8c0dc76b8f30e2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gestalt Couples Therapy: Finding Each Other Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gestalt Therapy And Couples: Meeting The Other Anew Often, couples arrive to therapy sitting slightly apart. One partner speaks, the other looks away. There is care in the room, but also tension, a sense of having tried so hard, for so long, and still feeling alone together. What is usually present is not a lack of love, but a loss of contact. Many couples seek therapy not because they don’t care, but because they care deeply and feel worn down by repeating patterns. Conversations turn into...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/gestalt-couples-therapy-finding-each-other-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6981233de90da4b7522c848a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:36:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8079c8_fbfa52d9347a4fd3b74fc0a4290c1a85~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_761,h_718,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year, New Relationship With the Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the new year approaches, many of us naturally turn towards reflection. We think about what we would like to change, improve, or grow. There is often a hopeful energy in this time, a wish for greater wellbeing, more balance, and a sense of moving forward with intention. For some, however, this period can also carry anxiety or heaviness. Facing another year while living with ongoing health challenges, mental health difficulties, or persistent stress can feel daunting. Rather than excitement,...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/new-year-new-relationship-with-the-body</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695180dbe7745ecd17cf944c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:11:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8079c8_988fa4a6086747b5883a9fa4aa031eb6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Out of Fight – When Relationship Meets Its Turning Point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pink’s "All Out of Fight"  could easily be the soundtrack to the moment many couples decide to seek therapy. The song starts with the...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/all-out-of-fight-when-relationship-meets-its-turning-point</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689a5e4fd81f1e4318a567ac</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:42:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmIAoSWltsE" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listening to the Body: A First Step Toward Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[“The body is the ground of our being, and awareness is how we come to live in it.” — Jim Kepner In a world that constantly pulls us...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/listening-to-the-body-a-first-step-toward-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6873bd3b1b4c7c1aa2b68fc8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:10:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cfcfa_378452ca33ea46418b9f41127a376100~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gosiafreese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting your therapeutic journey Taking the first step toward therapy is a significant and brave decision. If you've found the courage...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/what-to-expect-in-your-first-therapy-session</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678bae3d348451c7f7d21176</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:37:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cfcfa_a89a5234b68143cc94f4506b68911ad8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gosiafreese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unwrap the Gift of Awareness through Gestalt Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month, several of my clients have been grappling with heightened stress and tension. Reflecting together, we recognized how...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/unwrap-the-gift-of-awareness-through-gestalt-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">675ecbe112873a7dbe5e7bf7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:48:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cfcfa_835d419a4d37451fb3a09ba9c8f50112~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_567,h_567,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gosiafreese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Emotional Magnifying Glass of Christmas: Refocusing on Connection Over Perfection]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Christmas approaching, it’s common to feel a heightened intensity of emotions—like our inner world is under a magnifying glass....]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/the-emotional-magnifying-glass-of-christmas-refocusing-on-connection-over-perfection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6756294c53635f82508da496</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:38:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8079c8_62a92585d5f94c57a7ff9c61a73662b1~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unfinished Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[“I’m stressed.” “I feel so much pressure.” “My neck and shoulders hurt.”  “There’s too much to do.” “I can’t rest until I’ve finished...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/unfinished-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674e1632d536db5bba88aaff</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:22:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cfcfa_95864221cba8485c9eb5c1918800ca8e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_733,h_906,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>gosiafreese</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be Like Bamboo: Vulnerability, Resilience, and Flexibility – A More Sustainable Strength.]]></title><description><![CDATA[People often delay their decision to start therapy, believing that seeking help implies weakness. They often feel caught between a...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/be-like-bamboo-vulnerability-resilience-and-flexibility-a-more-sustainable-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67321e3a1f7f856dfe470e1c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:55:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8079c8_60e33f6ef1154c8d81c809876e01f37a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Understanding Grief: The Role of Denial in Healing"   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling nothing, unable to cry, unable to truly comprehend what has happened. Grief often begins in a state of shock, as if watching a...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/understanding-grief-the-role-of-denial-in-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6727c39cd0586acb7811c754</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:55:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8079c8_d0178fdd14564b9cb6c6c704acb52aa1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_270,h_355,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poetry - a powerful inspiration source for growth and change.]]></title><description><![CDATA[​​ The Journey By Mary Oliver One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/poetry-a-powerful-inspiration-source-for-growth-and-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f985bc412de08579916ecb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:58:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8079c8_b2c7e060f59b4946a412a6065f91048a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Coming home to her female body” – a story of one Gestalt Therapy journey.]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Though her soul requires seeing, the culture around her requires sightlessness. Though her soul wishes to speak its truth, she is...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/coming-home-to-her-female-body-a-story-of-one-gestalt-therapy-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66eebd45ce69aba261fb351c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:53:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8079c8_c0574771c5b6435ca27a25aacb904293~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Gestalt Therapy Can Help You Manage Anxiety: A Holistic Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety can feel overwhelming and isolating. Whether you experience persistent worry, a sense of dread, or sudden panic attacks, it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.theworldbetweenus.com/post/how-gestalt-therapy-can-help-you-manage-anxiety-a-holistic-approach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66eeb671189d8d429108aab3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:14:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8079c8_c85a53465a51441ebe78ffeeae924829~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>anetagawinag</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>