<?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[Virginie Soum]]></title><description><![CDATA[English Native psychotherapist, dance therapist]]></description><link>https://www.virginiesoum.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:17:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.virginiesoum.com/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What are those parts of us that we sometimes notice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed how one part of you wants to move forward—while another part holds you back? Maybe you feel motivated to start something new, yet at the same time, a voice inside says, “What if you fail?” Or you want to rest, but another part insists, “You should be doing more.” This inner conflict is not a flaw. It’s a very human experience. In fact, modern psychology—especially approaches like Internal Family Systems developed by Richard C. Schwartz—suggests that we are not just one...]]></description><link>https://www.virginiesoum.com/post/what-are-those-parts-of-us-that-we-sometimes-notice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e783080294e8c3f3ee18e8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:13:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_018e3a01212c4559af34c0b73dce18dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Virginie Soum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is depression?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depression is a persistent state of low mood and loss of interest that goes beyond normal emotional ups and downs. Everyone experiences sadness from time to time, but depression lingers and can interfere with work, relationships, and even basic activities like sleeping or eating. Depression is a real and challenging condition, but it is also manageable and treatable. With understanding, compassion, and the right support, people can and do recover. No one has to go through it alone. Depression...]]></description><link>https://www.virginiesoum.com/post/what-is-depression</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e73a01b7192247e59d3423</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:55:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad9e2f_6ee051eb7c144619b9ae5607efaa659b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_980,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Virginie Soum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enseigner l'anglais m'a permis d'acquérir une perspective inattendue sur la vie émotionnelle des enfants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pendant les cours, j'ai souvent constaté à quel point les enfants avaient envie de s'exprimer — non seulement pour être compris, mais aussi pour être écoutés par quelqu'un en dehors de leur famille immédiate. Je peux vous citer l’exemple d’une jeune fille de 10 ans à qui j’ai  l’anglais.  Très vite, j’ai remarqué qu’elle était souvent triste : elle était victime de harcèlement à l’école et en avait déjà parlé à ses parents et à ses enseignants. J’ai réussi à lui en parler et nous avons...]]></description><link>https://www.virginiesoum.com/fr/post/enseigner-l-anglais-m-a-permis-d-acqu%C3%A9rir-une-perspective-inattendue-sur-la-vie-%C3%A9motionnelle-des-enf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0e465b088eb30d6139a09</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:33:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4d08df3d991342a089cb9c178cccad91~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Virginie Soum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Children Today Benefit from Seeing a Psychotherapist]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a quiet shift happening in how we think about children’s mental health. For a long time, therapy was seen as something reserved for crises—something you turned to only when things had already gone wrong. But that perspective is changing, and for good reason. Children today are growing up in a world that is faster, louder, and more complex than ever before. While they may seem adaptable on the surface, their emotional worlds are often far more fragile than we assume. This is where...]]></description><link>https://www.virginiesoum.com/post/why-children-today-benefit-from-seeing-a-psychotherapist-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0e1685b9b8125530f6d50</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:17:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4d08df3d991342a089cb9c178cccad91~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Virginie Soum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Children Today Benefit from Seeing a Psychotherapist]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a quiet shift happening in how we think about children’s mental health. For a long time, therapy was seen as something reserved for crises—something you turned to only when things had already gone wrong. But that perspective is changing, and for good reason. Children today are growing up in a world that is faster, louder, and more complex than ever before. While they may seem adaptable on the surface, their emotional worlds are often far more fragile than we assume. This is where...]]></description><link>https://www.virginiesoum.com/fr/post/why-children-today-benefit-from-seeing-a-psychotherapist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0e091832a840dd471a0cd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:16:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_4d08df3d991342a089cb9c178cccad91~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Virginie Soum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[La thérapie : à qui s'adresse-t-elle et pourquoi ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[La thérapie est souvent associée à de graves problèmes de santé mentale, mais en réalité, elle va bien au-delà. Aujourd'hui, de plus en plus de personnes se tournent vers la thérapie non seulement pour surmonter des difficultés, mais aussi pour évoluer, réfléchir et améliorer leur bien-être général. Alors, à qui s'adresse vraiment la thérapie, et pourquoi les gens y ont-ils recours ?  À qui s'adresse la thérapie ? La réponse courte : la thérapie s'adresse à tout le monde. Il n'est pas...]]></description><link>https://www.virginiesoum.com/fr/post/la-th%C3%A9rapie-%C3%A0-qui-s-adresse-t-elle-et-pourquoi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0dd5a2233be75226eba7c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:05:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a8145c68633649dfa55d5006d7d7790c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Virginie Soum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therapy: Who Is It For and Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Therapy is often associated with serious mental health issues, but in reality, it is much more than that. Today, more and more people are turning to therapy not only to cope with difficulties, but also to grow, reflect, and improve their overall well-being. So, who is therapy really for—and why do people seek it?  Who Is Therapy For? The short answer: therapy is for everyone. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from it. Therapy can help anyone who wants to better understand themselves...]]></description><link>https://www.virginiesoum.com/post/therapy-who-is-it-for-and-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0dbf173b2805e8a34a0b9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:54:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_a8145c68633649dfa55d5006d7d7790c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Virginie Soum</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Inner Conflicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why, at times, we feel that there is a part of us that seems anxious or afraid of something, but it feels separate from our core self? This phenomenon can be attributed to several psychological concepts. 1. The Nature of the Self Our identity is complex and multifaceted. It can be helpful to think of the self as composed of different parts, each with its own emotions and responses. 2. The Role of the Subconscious Many fears and anxieties stem from subconscious thoughts...]]></description><link>https://www.virginiesoum.com/post/understanding-inner-conflicts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0998d5ebb5a90196eff80</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:14:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9fc25a0574cf43ca85f5af2e8634a608.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Virginie Soum</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>