NeuroNotes Blog
By Sable Arend
Mindfulness and the Climate of the Mind
Ever notice how one comment, one mistake, or one difficult moment can suddenly snowball into a flood of self-criticism, anxiety, or overwhelm? That's not because you're "overreacting." It's because your brain is doing what it evolved to do: recognize patterns and prepare you for what it thinks is coming next.
In my newest article, I explore why emotional spirals happen, what mindfulness actually is (hint: it's not about emptying your mind), and how learning to observe your inner “climate” (your thoughts, emotions, and experience) can help you respond with more awareness and less reactivity. I hope this offers a different perspective that helps you offer yourself a little more understanding—and compassion—on the “stormy” days.
Supporting Trans and Queer Folx: Tips for Everyday Allyship
Pride began as a protest, and in 2026 that history feels especially important as trans and queer communities face growing hostility, legislative attacks, and uncertainty. This blog discussed four practical ways to support LGBTQ+ people through everyday actions—from sharing pronouns and speaking up against harm to advocating for systemic change and celebrating queer joy. Pride is more than a celebration; it is a call to solidarity, community care, and collective action.
Yoga as a Practice of Embodiment
Yoga is a practice of being mindfully aware of—and mindfully in—one's body. Through repeated invitations to notice the breath, observe sensations, and move with awareness, yoga offers a framework for cultivating a deeper understanding and acceptance of our internal experiences. As we return to this practice over time, we gradually strengthen our capacity to recognize what is happening within us without needing to judge, suppress, or change it. Yoga invites us to meet whatever arises with curiosity, choice, and compassion, fostering a more embodied, accepting relationship with ourselves.
Queering Attachment Theory
What happens when attachment theory is viewed through a queer and poly-inclusive lens? In this blog, Sable explores what it means to "queer" attachment theory by examining how LGBTQ+ and CNM relationships expand our understanding of attachment, security, and human connection. By moving beyond rigid relationship models, therapists can provide more inclusive, culturally responsive care that honors the full diversity of relational experiences.
Hold Me Tight: A Book About Love
Drawing on decades of attachment research and the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Hold Me Tight offers a hopeful and practical framework for creating deeper, more secure relationships. In this post, I share why this book remains one of my favorite resources for understanding love, attachment, and relationship repair, and how its insights can help people move from cycles of conflict and disconnection toward greater emotional safety, responsiveness, and closeness.
5 Myths About Couples Therapy
Relationships can be one of our greatest sources of comfort, meaning, and resilience—but they can also be challenging! If you've ever wondered whether couples therapy is right for you, this blog addresses five common myths that often keep people from reaching out for support. Whether you're dating, married, queer, polyamorous, or somewhere in between, couples therapy can help strengthen connection, improve communication, and foster greater emotional security.
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a powerful, attachment-based approach to therapy that helps people move from patterns of disconnection and distress toward greater emotional safety, trust, and closeness. This blog introduces the core principles of EFT and explores how attachment, emotions, and connection shape our relationships with ourselves and others. You'll also find practical EFT-informed tools to help foster greater emotional safety, responsiveness, and secure connection in everyday life.
Continue the Conversation
Have thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd like to see covered? I'd love to hear from you. Send me an email and let me know what you're curious about!
Email: sable@arendcounseling.com
