Being in Distress with a Therapist
Sometimes, we don’t get what we need from our friends and family. This doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t care about or love us. It…
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Self-Care as a Therapist
Some self-care rituals that are part of my life: I meditate for 20 minutes every day. I use a mantra that a teacher in…
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My Experiences as a Therapist
Many people wonder why on earth I chose to be a therapist. “Why would you want to sit all day and listen to people’s…
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Understanding Needs in Relationships
Attempting to get all our needs met through one person is often a subconscious pattern. We all have the need to be loved, and…
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Key Childhood Needs
When core needs go unmet, unhealthy coping mechanisms result. This is natural because a child needs to keep themselves safe and over time, learns…
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Your Role in the Therapeutic Process
Depending on what kind of therapist you are working with, will depend on the tools that are passed on. Some you will resonate with…
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Your Role in the Therapeutic Process
If you know there is something big you want to share, but you don’t feel safe in the first meeting, that is okay and…
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Getting Started with Therapy When Affordability is a Factor
Therapy can be expensive. But I have always thought of it as a vital part of my own self-care. At times I have gone…
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Therapy Can Be Painful
Hard truth – therapy is often uncomfortable. It is also empowering. It is empowering to see ourselves reflected back to us with compassion we…
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Stigma Surrounding Therapy
What words of encouragement would you offer someone thinking of going to therapy and getting some help?
