When self-love is a struggle, what does that mean for your relationships? Must you love yourself before you can love or be loved? Nope. But the degree to which you love yourself may affect how you experience loving relationships. Read more in my GoodTherapy blog about the value of loving yourself while you’re in love. […]
When self-love is a struggle, what does that mean for your relationships? Must you love yourself before you can love or be loved? Nope. But the degree to which you love yourself may affect how you experience loving relationships. Read more in my GoodTherapy blog about the value of loving yourself while you’re in love. […]
Struggle is part of life, right? But y’all, I have to be real with you. So much is happening, that I am often overcome. I’m watching the damage being done to folks with Black and Brown bodies; I’m watching how folks are making choices about keeping themselves and their families safe in a pandemic; and […]
Struggle is part of life, right? But y’all, I have to be real with you. So much is happening, that I am often overcome. I’m watching the damage being done to folks with Black and Brown bodies; I’m watching how folks are making choices about keeping themselves and their families safe in a pandemic; and […]
Acceptance is like a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes it’s easier to focus on a specific part of the whole, because the bigger picture feels too overwhelming. There’s so much uncertainty in our collective situation right now, but that might not be all that you’re facing. You bring your individual life into this pandemic, and the combination […]
Acceptance is like a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes it’s easier to focus on a specific part of the whole, because the bigger picture feels too overwhelming. There’s so much uncertainty in our collective situation right now, but that might not be all that you’re facing. You bring your individual life into this pandemic, and the combination […]
Like many of us, you want to make a change in your life. Maybe you’d like to take better care of yourself, develop healthier relationships, or experience a greater sense of well-being. Humans are creatures of habit, though, and making long-lasting change can feel daunting. You might have already tried to change, but you keep […]
Like many of us, you want to make a change in your life. Maybe you’d like to take better care of yourself, develop healthier relationships, or experience a greater sense of well-being. Humans are creatures of habit, though, and making long-lasting change can feel daunting. You might have already tried to change, but you keep […]
Love comes in many forms to bind us together in community and family, but it is romantic love that fills us with a sense of hope and excitement. We dream of having a companion with whom we can grow, share our passions, and develop an abiding intimacy. We fantasize about “the one” and draw up […]
Love comes in many forms to bind us together in community and family, but it is romantic love that fills us with a sense of hope and excitement. We dream of having a companion with whom we can grow, share our passions, and develop an abiding intimacy. We fantasize about “the one” and draw up […]
It’s self-study. Self-awareness is paying attention to yourself and learning what makes you tick. It’s looking in the mirror and seeing yourself clearly, without judgment or expectation. It’s a powerful tool. When you recognize what you’re doing, thinking, and experiencing at any moment, you get to decide how to respond. Do you want to continue […]
It’s self-study. Self-awareness is paying attention to yourself and learning what makes you tick. It’s looking in the mirror and seeing yourself clearly, without judgment or expectation. It’s a powerful tool. When you recognize what you’re doing, thinking, and experiencing at any moment, you get to decide how to respond. Do you want to continue […]
Life has a way of challenging us, even when we think we’re well on our way toward healing or self-improvement. Check out my article on GoodTherapy.org for some dos and don’ts in times of stress. When you notice that stress has taken its toll on you, you might consider seeking help. If therapy has worked […]
Life has a way of challenging us, even when we think we’re well on our way toward healing or self-improvement. Check out my article on GoodTherapy.org for some dos and don’ts in times of stress. When you notice that stress has taken its toll on you, you might consider seeking help. If therapy has worked […]
