Priscilla Pomeroy, LPC
Learning to Love Yourself
Self-love: We all struggle with it. There are some days we wake up and look back at our reflection in the mirror, unenthused. Maybe it’s an off day. Typically this passes, and we move on, feeling great about ourselves the next day. However, for some of us, this pattern looks much more consistent, and can […]
Next Steps: Proactive Self-Care
In my last blog, How to Survive Survival Mode: The 3 Components of Basic Self-Care, we explored bare-minimum self-care–useful in times when we just need to make it through the day. I clarified that this is not a normal state to be in, but that it can be unavoidable at times. If feeling stuck in […]
How to Survive Survival Mode: The 3 Components of Basic Self-Care
At any given moment, we are all usually trying our best to take care of all of life’s responsibilities and ourselves. For many reasons, this can become difficult to do. Whether we are in the middle of a depressive episode, actively processing trauma or grief, or just incredibly busy with work, kids, or life events, […]
Sunlight and Mental Health
As we settle into life post-time change, many of us may start to notice changes in our mental health. From the cold weather to the holiday stress, there are many factors that could contribute to a change in mood, but the most obvious change people seem to notice is the lack of sunlight. We may […]
Taking the Next Step: Making Changes
In my last blog, we talked about letting go of unhealthy coping mechanisms in order to embrace healthier, more effective ways of managing stress. I gave some examples of what that could look like, but maybe your next question is: how do I make those changes? Where do I start? Today we can explore how […]
Let Go Of Unhealthy Coping
Have you ever reflected on your capacity to manage stressful events or situations? It may or may not be something you have thought about, but becoming aware of and improving your coping skills may be the difference between positive and negative health outcomes, relationships, and mental health in general. However, it can take some effort […]
Finding The Right Therapist: A Simple 3-Step Guide
So you’ve decided you want to embark on your therapeutic journey and begin attending therapy sessions. Congratulations! This is a big step towards growth and self-reflection, and can be something that takes a lot of courage and bravery to begin. Now comes the logistics…how do I even find a therapist? How do I choose one […]
Self-confidence and Acceptance
Self-confidence and Acceptance Do you sometimes catch yourself overthinking future situations in a stressful way? Thinking and rethinking about what might happen. What you should and shouldn’t say. Even trying to predict how you may act. Or do you find yourself making a plan B… and C, and D for an upcoming event? You may […]
Identity Series: Motivation and Purpose
As previously discussed in the last identity blog, values can be motivating factors for our behaviors. But what else is potentially motivating to us? In today’s blog, we will discuss how motivation and purpose are a part of our identity that also guides our behaviors. Motivation In an article on the behavioral neuroscience of motivation, […]
Identity Series: Values
In this installment of the identity series, we will be discussing values. Values are an important part of our identity, as they are the guiding principles for our thoughts, behaviors, and actions. Everyone’s values are different, and what is important to one person might be less important to the next. Today we will explore the […]