Blog
Thoughts on mental health, identity, grief, and relationships from Chris Datiles • Queer Filipino American IFS therapist in Los Angeles
The Five Gates of Grief
Francis Weller's five gates of grief — explored through the lens of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC affirming grief therapy in Los Angeles. Which gate are you passing through?
People Pleasing Isn’t a Personality Flaw, It’s a Protective Response
Willpower and boundaries alone can’t change people pleasing. Here are some thoughts on how IFS Therapy can help.
You’re Not Lazy. You’re Depleted. Burnout as Grief
There are no flowers on your doorstep the moment you stop believing in your future. There’s no obituary honoring the person you used to be. On burnout as grief, and what it looks like to come back to yourself.
What Is IFS Therapy? And Is It Right For You?
You’ve tried talk therapy before. It helped for awhile but you’re still stuck. Read about how IFS can help create the shifts you desire.
5 Ways to Slow Down in Los Angeles
What would life look like if you had more room to slow down, rest, and breathe? Learn 5 ways you can slow down with a Queer Asian American Somatic and IFS Therapist.