Self-Esteem
Practicing Self-Care Without the Guilt: Learning to Put Yourself on the List
One of the most regular things clients reply when I ask them about their self-care routine is, there isn’t enough time. In addition to that, clients also confess that the times when/where they do take time and make themselves a priority, they are flooded with feelings of guilt about it. Somewhere along the way, thoughts […]
Therapy Book Club – Self-Compassion
Your Therapist’s Book Club Self-Compassion: The proven power of being kind to yourself By Kristin Neff Do you ever wonder what your therapist is reading? Or if there are books you can read between counseling sessions to continue learning more about yourself? As a Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate, I’ve read a lot of books […]
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 […]
Clarifying Therapy Buzzwords
If you’re on social media, as most are nowadays, you’ve probably seen or heard several commonly misused therapeutic terms. Out of the various therapeutic terms, some of the most common ones that I’ve noticed are the following: narcissist, gaslighting, and trauma bonding. While these terms can be more readily understood by someone who is familiar […]
Avoiding Inner Experiences
Have you ever felt trapped by your own thoughts or emotions, and decide “not today, I’m not going to think or feel that”? An instant ease can be highly sought after, and pushing down the thoughts or emotions can feel like the only way to manage in day-to-day life. Avoiding inner experiences can be relieving. […]
The Benefits and Beauty of Embracing Acceptance
One of the most powerful tools for living a fulfilling life is acceptance. Acceptance plays an extremely dynamic part in mental health and the optimization of emotional well-being. At its foundation, acceptance simply the notion of embracing present feelings, emotions, experiences and thoughts just as they are. It is being at peace with things beyond […]
Freedom from Failure
Let me set the scene: You are in a group setting for the first time (school, work, friend group, etc.). A customary practice for first-time meetings is an icebreaker question or activity. They come in all shapes and sizes, but for our scenario, we will go with, “What is your biggest fear?” We would typically […]
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, […]
5 Tips to Help Free You from Anxiety in The New Year
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 19.1% of U.S. adults suffer with anxiety. That means there are a lot of people out there that have some of the same symptoms of anxiety that you do. You are not alone! As we start the new year, use this opportunity to take a long hard […]