A lot of folks don’t realize that you are allowed to talk to your therapist about aspects of their therapeutic style or approach that don't work for you.
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There is something truly magical about a long-term relationship with an amazing therapist who feels like the perfect fit for you. And taking the time to periodically re-evaluate the relationship is a good habit to get into. Here are some questions you might ask yourself to reflect on your relationship with your therapist:
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As we near the end of another calendar year, your therapist might initiate a conversation with you about your therapeutic relationship. They might ask questions like…
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My journey as a social worker started with supporting those who have experienced interpersonal violence and trauma. I'm also passionate about working with individuals 14 and older who come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of life experiences.
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Navigating boundaries is key to healthy relationships. Whether you're setting your own or responding to others, understanding these limits fosters respect and trust. Discover practical tips for self-reflection, respecting differences, and seeking support.
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Creating a feeling of safety, maintaining a healthy environment, defining appropriate behavior, and setting expectations for ourselves and within relationships, can help avoid feelings of frustration when our needs are not met.
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Okay, so you have established a new boundary, and you were met with anger. Now what?
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Most of us have settled into what seems to be the constantly changing new normal while also grappling with the fact that the old normal isn't coming back.
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We are at a critical time with respect to the spread of the coronavirus. The actions we take today could be the difference between life and death for thousands of people. The time to implement social distancing and isolation is now.
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There is increasing global concern regarding the new coronavirus and COVID-19. Here are some immediate precautions you are encouraged to take.
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Love finds a way, into the shadows of doubt and questioning. It opens a window, turns on a light, throws open the doors, and sets up shop. And invites the inquisition over for tea.
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My recent Instagram posts about white supremacy, anti-racism, and decolonization were prompted by a “diversity training” I attended a couple months ago.
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Recent years have seen an uptick in the wellness and mental health community calling for self-care as the antidote to burnout. I'm calling bullshit.
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Where did you learn that you weren’t enough? Who told you that you were lacking? When did you stop believing in the implicit worth, dignity, value, completeness, and beauty of your soul and personhood? Do you even remember?
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No. Just no. No need for explanations or alternatives. Let them misunderstand. Let them speculate. Let them judge. You don’t always have to explain yourself. No matter how uncomfortable you feel.
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