Self-care is a topic that gets talked about a lot – because it is so important!!! Practicing self-care improves mental health by reducing stress, preventing burnout, and boosting mood. It is also shown to benefit your physical health, productivity, and relationships. Yet many of us don’t engage in adequate self-care, and miss out on the […]
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Jul
Jul
2 FREE Downloadable Resources at the Bottom of the Page! The hustle and bustle of getting back to our normal routines after a well-deserved vacation is upon us! Some say, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year!” as kids head back to school; others, not so much. This time of year can be stressful, […]
Looking for a therapist can feel like a lot. When you’re already overwhelmed or emotionally drained, the idea of sorting through websites, bios and scheduling systems just to find someone to open up to can seem impossible. It’s one more thing on your plate, when that plate is probably already overflowing. But take a deep […]
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Jul
Jul
This week, I was reminded that silence isn’t something to fix. In one of my sessions, a client became quiet and really paused. As usual, I felt the familiar internal urge to talk and fill the space. Even though it took me everything, I waited and in that silence, something meaningful happened and I could […]
When most of us imagine therapy, we picture an intense one-on-one conversation. Your mental image might even involve a vintage chaise lounge! The truth is, while a therapy session can have this setup, it doesn’t have to. One way to change up your classic session is to attend group therapy. This usually involves one or […]
Every family has its own way of being. Each one has its own way of talking, showing love (or not), dealing with conflict (or totally ignoring it) and giving everyone their “role” without even realizing it. Maybe you were the peacekeeper, the one who always fixes things or the one who had to be strong […]
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Jun
I was recently asked what my favorite part of being a therapist is, and oftentimes, I have the tendency to focus on the big, ah-ha moments but today I would like to share some of my favorite micro-moments of therapy. When I think of micro-moments, I think of subtle yet powerful moments that elicit growth, […]
As pride month comes to a close, LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and other sexual and gender minority) issues move further back in our minds for another year. Of course, this topic does not end with the month of June. With roughly 10% of people identifying as LGBTQ+, you likely have a family member, […]