Jon Kabat-Zinn described healing as “coming to terms with things as they are”. Acceptance could be defined as the ability to open up to our experiences - our thoughts, feelings, emotions, urges, sensations, memories. Whether they are pleasurable or painful - we acknowledge them, make space for them, sit with them, let [...]
WHERE DOES THE GRIEF GO? BY WENDY THOMAS MA You may be familiar with the old adage of, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” The same could be said to those that question why someone hasn’t moved on from a loss in their life. In [...]
How Trauma Can Affect Our Relationships As Adults Trauma suffered in childhood can have a tremendous impact on a client’s ability to engage in healthy adult relationships. Terry Real, MSW, LICSW describes three parts of the psyche to help client’s understand the aftereffects of trauma and to help them relate to others [...]
5 Winning Strategies for Your Relationship from Relational Life Therapy with Terry Real Shift from Complaint to Request a) Learn how to speak and ask for what you want b) Make your requests specific, behavioral & reasonable. C) “what I need is…..”; “what i would like is….” Speak to Repair [...]
As the world cautiously emerges from the grips of the pandemic, many individuals find themselves grappling with a new set of emotions and challenges. While some eagerly embrace the return to pre-pandemic activities, others face a resurgence of social anxiety, agoraphobia, and claustrophobia, triggered by the abrupt shift in lifestyle and heightened [...]
In recent years, the concept of body positivity has gained significant traction in promoting self-love and acceptance. Encouraging individuals to embrace their bodies in all shapes and sizes, it sparked crucial conversations about beauty standards and self-esteem. However, amidst the fervor for body positivity, another approach quietly emerged, informed by intuitive eating: [...]
As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, one issue looms large on the horizon: climate change. The effects of environmental degradation are becoming increasingly evident, impacting not only the planet but also our mental health. In response to this pressing concern, the field of counseling is evolving to embrace a [...]
Mastering the Art of Gray Rocking In the unpredictable dance of human interaction, encountering individuals who are manipulative, aggressive, or emotionally volatile is not uncommon. This is where the gray rock technique comes in – a subtle yet powerful strategy for maintaining your emotional equilibrium amidst turbulent waters. Understanding Gray Rocking The [...]
Our lives unfold in the present moment, however, our minds naturally tend to ruminate about the past, anticipate the future, or daydream about the other lives we could be leading. These are completely normal patterns of thinking and useful in certain contexts - learning from mistakes, troubleshooting solutions, setting goals, planning vacations, [...]
How can I calm my teen’s anxiety if I can’t even calm my own? Let’s face it, kids are tough. Being a parent is hard. Rewarding, but hard. So, what happens when your child experiences a bit of anxiety that you are all too familiar with? You try your best to [...]
