We have all been faced with opportunities to support loved ones who are struggling in some way. Sometimes we rise to the occasion, while other times we find ourselves at a loss for what to do or say. This blog post dives into how to offer validation and support in moments of difficulty.
Effective listening sets the stage for offering validation and support. Here are some key components of active listening to incorporate into your conversations.
Have you ever felt stuck in your thoughts?
Have you felt consumed by them, trapped in them, without any easy way out? These sticky thoughts are unfortunately all too common, and sometimes it’s hard to know how to escape them.
Tara Brach is a psychologist and author of Radical Compassion (which I definitely recommend). Her book outlines a very powerful mindfulness tool for processing difficult emotions, which I’ve found to be extremely helpful as I guide my clients through emotional experiences.
Emotions are like waves that will rise and retreat. No feeling is permanent, and every difficult emotion will pass.
Learning how to communicate is a crucial ingredient in developing healthy relationships built on honesty and respect. All too often, our communication style is set on auto-pilot. We mindlessly implement whatever communication methods we have been exposed to from our childhood, or have become accustomed to in later years.
Well folks, it would appear that tele-therapy is here to stay for the foreseeable future. While some therapists are opening their doors for in-person sessions, many therapists are strictly tele-therapy only with no plans to return to the office anytime soon. With that in mind, here are four tips to help make online therapy work for you!
Maybe you’ve never been to therapy before, and you don’t even know where to begin. Maybe you have had poor experiences in therapy before, and you’re hesitant to try again. We know you’ve got lots of questions about therapy, therapists, and the therapeutic process so this blog post will hopefully answer all your frequently asked questions!
Self-compassion is a way of relating to our self. It’s about developing a positive relationship with yourself, treating yourself with kindness and supporting yourself in times of struggle.
While self-care is becoming more normalized, there are still many misunderstandings about it. These harmful misconceptions surrounding self-care can hold us back and cause feelings of guilt for trying to meet our needs.