The Alchemist's Journal | The Alchemy Institute

Beyond the Bedroom: Cultivating Intimacy and Physical Affection in Your Relationship

Intimacy is not a single act or moment. It’s a climate. A rhythm. A felt sense of safety, connection, and attunement that extends far...

11 hours ago4 min read

Borderline Personality Disorder: A Path Toward Stability, Understanding, and Self-Determination

Explore a trauma-informed, compassionate approach to Borderline Personality Disorder using ATTP. Learn how healing and stability are possible for both individuals and families.

2 days ago4 min read

The Psychology of Silence: Global Injustice, Collective Trauma, and Generational Grief

In moments like these, where headlines blur into horror, and the noise of global conflict overwhelms the human voices within it, we see the deep psychological cost of collective trauma and cultural erasure.

4 days ago6 min read

How Memory Works: The Psychology of Remembering and Forgetting

Have you ever remembered something with vivid clarity, only to later find out it didn’t happen quite the way you thought it did? Or...

7 days ago4 min read

Two couples enjoying cocktails and conversation on a seaside patio during a sunny afternoon, seated around a modern fire pit, suggesting connection, relaxation, and vibrant social energy in a romantic double date setting.

Modern Dating and the Psychology of Disconnection

Why Finding a Relationship in 2025 Feels So Hard, Even When You’re Doing the Work You’re not imagining it; modern dating is hard. Not...

Jul 85 min read

The Alchemy of Wellness: Mental Health Beyond Talk Therapy

Explore the 8 Dimensions of Wellness and how each one supports psychological growth, emotional healing, and meaningful change. Learn how The Alchemy Theory and Treatment Protocol (ATTP) integrates these dimensions to support comprehensive, whole-person transformation.

Jul 65 min read

You’ve Done the Inner Work. Now What?

Insight is powerful; but it’s what you do with it that creates change. This post explores how to translate self-awareness into daily, values-based action so your growth becomes something you live, not just something you understand.

Jul 23 min read

The Alchemy of Integration: What You Do Between Sessions Counts

The Clients Who Progress Most Quickly Aren’t “Trying Harder”; They’re Practicing Integration

Jun 292 min read

Close-up of a person pouring steamed milk into a cup of espresso, creating latte art in a cozy, relaxed setting

Caffeine and the Mind: What Your Morning Cup Might Be Doing to Your Mental Health

Caffeine might feel like a daily necessity; but for many, it could be quietly impacting sleep, mood, anxiety, and emotional regulation. This post explores the subtle ways caffeine affects mental health and brain function, especially for those already navigating stress, trauma, or neurodivergence. Learn how to assess its impact and take steps toward a more balanced, supported nervous system.

Jun 243 min read

Confident woman standing in a sunlit field at golden hour, wearing a brown leather jacket and white V-neck shirt, with a calm and empowered expression on her face, symbolizing personal strength and self-connection.

Reclaiming Your Power: Why You Feel Powerless and What You Can Do About It

You don’t lose your power all at once. It happens in small, quiet ways; until you remember it’s yours to reclaim

Jun 204 min read

Two protesters stand united in a crowd, holding hands raised high in a gesture of strength and solidarity. Their expressions are serious and determined, symbolizing resilience and collective empowerment amidst social and political unrest.

Healing While the World Hurts

How do you focus on your inner world when the outer world feels like it’s falling apart?

Jun 183 min read

The Parts We Leave Behind: Healing the Legacy of Childhood Self-Abandonment

“I’ve left myself behind for so long that it feels selfish to put me first.” That was the quiet truth a client recently shared with me;...

Jun 134 min read

A family of four sits together on a bed in a relaxed and cozy setting. The mother and father sit in the middle, leaning in as they engage with their two children—one reading a book and the other focused on a phone. The scene conveys quiet connection, routine, and the everyday dynamics of family life.

Family Dynamics: The Roles We Inherit, the Reactions We Learn, and the Repair That’s Possible

What makes a healthy family? Learn how to develop understanding and rebuild connection through insight, repair, and support.

Jun 123 min read

A focused woman wearing boxing gloves punches a heavy bag in a dimly lit gym, symbolizing the “fight” trauma response and the channeling of survival energy.

The Five Trauma Responses: Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, and Flop

Trauma responses like fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and flop are survival instincts; not flaws. Learn how to recognize them and choose healing over habit.

May 254 min read

Two friends in animal onesies stand side by side overlooking a scenic sunset. The friend in a zebra costume leans gently on the shoulder of the friend in a blue costume, symbolizing support and connection without over-reliance.

Helping Without Holding the Weight: How to Support a Friend Without Losing Yourself

Supporting a friend doesn’t mean solving their problems. Learn how to offer care without overstepping and why boundaries are essential for both connection and self-respect.

May 173 min read

Three young women enjoying a lively night out at a stylish lounge, laughing and chatting while holding colorful non-alcoholic drinks, creating a joyful and inclusive atmosphere where connection takes precedence over alcohol.

Choosing to Live Alcohol-Free in a Culture That Drinks: A New Kind of Social Alchemy

Choosing sobriety isn’t deprivation—it’s authorship. Redefine ritual, reclaim connection, and stay true in social spaces.

May 134 min read

A breathtaking sunrise breaks through dramatic clouds over a calm lake, casting a golden reflection across the water and surrounding landscape. The scene evokes transformation, renewal, and inner power—symbolizing the emotional and sensory themes explored in “The Elements Within: Turning Pain Into Power Through Symbolic and Sensory Rituals

The Elements Within: Turning Pain Into Power Through Symbolic and Sensory Rituals

Transform pain into power through symbolic and sensory rituals that reconnect you with meaning, inner strength, and emotional clarity

Apr 74 min read

A young man stands still on a crowded city street with his eyes closed and a calm expression, tuning out the noise around him. His posture reflects emotional grounding and inner awareness, capturing the power of pausing and staying present when emotionally activated.

In the Heat of the Moment: How to Stay Grounded When You’re Emotionally Activated

Emotional activation isn’t weakness; it’s a signal. Learn how to stay grounded and respond with clarity, not reactivity.

Apr 43 min read

A close-up portrait of a young woman with striking green eyes, her face softly divided by light and shadow. The subtle contrast on each side of her face evokes a sense of duality and integration, symbolizing the process of reconciling past and present selves. Her calm, steady gaze reflects clarity, resilience, and emerging self-authorship.

Integration and Authorship: Becoming Who You Choose to Be

The final piece in the Beyond Blame Series brings it all together; a clear path from fragmentation to authorship, from reenactment to choice

Apr 33 min read

A non-binary person walks arm-in-arm with their mother down a cobblestone street, both smiling warmly at each other. Their shared expression conveys mutual respect and hard-won connection, reflecting the possibility of healing family relationships without erasing personal truth or past pain.

What They Couldn’t Give You: Reframing Family Wounds Without Self-Betrayal or Blame

You can love your parents and still acknowledge the harm, forgive without forgetting, & move forward without pretending you were never hurt.

Apr 24 min read

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