It may sound silly (and a bit cliche), but you’re not alone in being lonely. Most of us know what it feels like to miss someone—the heaviness, longing, and desperation that accompany thoughts of the beloved person. But for many, missing someone leads to a profound sense of social isolation and loneliness, regardless of whether…
It can be challenging to navigate the pressures and expectations of society while staying true to yourself. With social media, advertisements, and the constant comparison to others, it’s easy to feel like you’re not measuring up or living the life you “should” be living. That’s why it’s essential to find your path and embrace authenticity….
As mental health professionals, therapists are often focused on caring for others, but it’s equally important for therapists to prioritize self-care, especially when dealing with depression. Depression among therapists is a prevalent issue that can impact their professional and personal lives. This article will provide tips and strategies for self-care specifically tailored to therapists with…
So you’ve decided you want help. More specifically, you know you want to talk to a therapist. Or a counselor. What’s the difference, you ask? Well, it depends on who you ask, or what site you look on, but generally speaking, a therapist is someone who is trained to do in-depth work in a particular…
Welcome to your mini course on mindfulness basics: where it came from, how it’s taught, and how you can implement it into your life. First off, what is mindfulness? It can be most simply defined as awareness of the present moment, non-judgmentally. It is a skill that needs to be practiced just like anything else,…
Throughout my clinical experience, I’ve noticed that a common issue that many people struggle with is saying “yes” when they actually mean “no,” otherwise known as people-pleasing. I’ve found this to be true for those who experienced severe and obvious child abuse, but also those with more subtle forms of unmet emotional needs or unhealthy…
Day to day our self- esteem is challenged when observing others. One may think, “some else has it better.” One then looks to oneself and finds many complaints, many imperfections. To add insult to injury a person comes along and states a judgement or opinion of the one. Could one’s day get any worse? One…
There are a lot of different tools that you can use to cope with anxiety. These are some of my favorites. Try them all to find which are the most effective for you! 1. Deep breathing: People have a lot of different names for this. Some people call it square breathing, some call it 4×4…
Say Something… I dare you! Our Negative Self Talk. Day to day our self- esteem is challenged when observing others. One may think, “some else has it better.” One then looks to oneself and finds many complaints, many imperfections. To add insult to injury a person comes along and states a judgement or opinion of…
Welcome to Parent, Child, and Adult: Healing our Inner Selves. This is a wholistic approach to emotional healing based upon the theoretical principles of Transactional Analysis. Transactional Analysis is a psychological theory developed post World War II to assist in treating childhood-based trauma and dysfunctional human interaction. We will also explore how Christian faith can…