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Last week we talked about change. We explored why, at times, change can be so challenging. One of the hardest things about change is that the new preferred way of thinking or behaving feels foreign to who we are. It doesn’t feel like us. Not yet. In order to feel more comfortable in change weContinue reading “Changing the Narrative”

The point of the therapeutic process is desired change. This change could be behavioral change, emotional change or cognitive change; however, the desired outcome is change in some way, shape, or form. Change, improvement, progress; we can name it so many different words. But is that what we really want? Do we as people reallyContinue reading “Do You Want To Change?”

Anxiety is one of those words that has become popular in mainstream language, however, what do we really mean when we say this word? Are we speaking of expected nervousness with a new transition or does this dive into intense unease and perseveration on potential events that impact quality of life. We can speak ofContinue reading “Let’s Talk Anxiety”

The phrases, “self-love” and “self-care” have become buzzwords in today’s society. These phrases have become synonymous with bubble baths and glasses of wine and treating yourself to something you have had your eye on. While those things can be nice and can uplift your spirit, I want to talk a little bit more about theContinue reading “Self-love”

There are times in our life when we need to seek stable ground. These are times where life may feel out of control or like it is moving too quickly. When our minds are racing or we are filled with sad thoughts what can we reach for to bring us safety and security? How canContinue reading “Seeking Stability”

We know that our body gives us clues that we are hungry, thirsty, or tired. When we are hungry, our stomachs grumble and growl. When we are thirsty we crave water and our mouth gets dry. At times when we are tired our eyes begin to droop and our bodies slow as the night getsContinue reading “What is Your Body Saying?”

As people, we do not like things that we do not understand. As a result, our brain tries to fill in the gaps to make a coherent story. Usually this serves us well, however, we only have access to information that we have experienced unless we push ourselves outside of our comfort zone and tryContinue reading “Listen”

When people think of the word faith they often think of a religious practice or a relationship with God. In many ways, our spiritual practices can bring about comfort in times of struggle or self-doubt. However, faith can be broadened to include our belief systems at large. Exploring our belief systems can create a senseContinue reading “Have Faith”

Boundaries are the ways in which individuals communicate their needs and desires to others and set limits with what they deem acceptable in their life. There are many types of boundaries that we need in our lives. These include boundaries when it comes to our emotions, cognition, physicality and time. Boundaries serve to protect ourContinue reading “All About Boundaries”

Everyone has heard the saying, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade”. It’s a sweet saying, it really is. However, sometimes the lemons straight up suck. So, what do we actually do when life hands us lemons?             Truthfully, everyone has lemons. To some they may be smaller or fewer in number, but the sourContinue reading “When Life Gives You Lemons”