Learning how to validate self is a process.
We often emphasize the importance of validating others and downplay the importance of validating ourselves.
Practicing gentle and positive self-talk encourages our growth.
Category: Communication/ Conflict
Learning how to set healthy boundaries…
Setting better boundaries doesn’t happen overnight…
Deepening your understanding of your current boundary needs and setting a plan to honor them is radical self-love.
A Holistic Approach to Treating Depression…
Feeling depressed sucks, but there is hope…
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What’s Your Relationship to Being a Beginner?
The struggle…
While browsing a local museum shop a while back (so much love for museum shops!), this nature-inspired pottery caught my eye. While I loved the colors and craftsmanship, I was most struck by the description of the artist…
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Coping With COVID-19 Stress
How are you?
I hope you are safe and well as we continue to navigate these uncertain and scary times together.
I wanted to take a moment to share a few thoughts/ resources in the hope that it spreads some hope and serves as a gentle reminder that we have the capacity to exercise some control as we go through our days in the context of this unprecedented time due to COVID-19.
Characteristics of an Effective Stress-Reducing Conversation…
An Intentional Conversation to Promote Healthy Relationships
A stress-reducing conversation is essential when it comes to maintaining a sense of connection and support within a close relationship. It helps us to feel loved, cared for, and valued. All of which help us to show the same to a partner. Continue reading “Characteristics of an Effective Stress-Reducing Conversation…”
Do I need therapy? Maybe. Probably. Don’t we all?
We all go through times when we feel ill-equipped to navigate a tough situation or distant from ourselves and others. We might know something’s off but struggle to figure out exactly how to change it or what can be done to produce different results.
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What is the Modern Accelerated Program (MAP 90-minute consultation) and How Can it Help?
Healthy Relationships and Personal Growth
The MAP 90-minute consult for couples provides a safe space to explore relationship concerns without the pressure to commit to ongoing weekly therapy as partners. I have found in my years of working with couples that sometimes a psychoeducational consultation is exactly what is needed.
Deepening and Repairing Trust Involves This…
When trust feels solid, we feel a strong sense that we are on the same page with someone. We feel they truly understand and value us and respect our wishes and views. But how is it built? What exactly is involved? Continue reading “Deepening and Repairing Trust Involves This…”
Relationship Lessons From Nature…
I enjoy hiking but am not an avid hiker. It’s something I’d like to challenged myself to do more frequently. To help me engage this desire, I recently joined a casual hiking group in the area, and I was delighted (and a bit relieved) when I saw an “outdoorsy” movie screening come up on the group calendar thinking: this is probably a little more my speed at the present.