Category: therapy
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5 Things To Know To Get The Most Out Of Your Therapy Session
If you are new to therapy and have no idea what to expect, or you’ve been in therapy before but it didn’t work for you, this one is for you. Therapy isn’t just an appointment where you just show up, talk (maybe cry), and leave. It’s not just one or two sessions and you are…
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What Your Halloween Costume Says About Your Mental Health
When people find out I am a therapist the main response I get is “Oh I bet you are psychoanalyzing me,” usually that’s not true. However, I thought I would use that response and have some fun with Halloween. Here is your Halloween costume horoscope through the lens of a therapist. (Please note this is…
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7 Things To Know Before You Start Therapy
Therapy can be intimidating if you’ve never been before or maybe you’ve been before but it’s because you were forced to go as a child and it wasn’t a good experience ( being forced to do something never ends well). Now you are ready to go on your own. You are ready for a change…
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How To Talk About Suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month and it’s the perfect time to become educated on suicide. *Trigger warning this blog discusses suicide. First, let’s debunk some myths. Let’s talk about how to talk about suicide. Suicide is 100% preventable. *This article is not an exhaustive list of myths and steps to take when helping someone with suicidal…
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Therapy Is Like Hiking
I took some much-needed time off for a vacation. I got to spend time on the beach and in nature – both are really restorative for me. My fiancé and I completed a 7.3-mile hike in Yosemite National Park and it was amazing. As we drove back to our hotel I began to reflect on…