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 […]
You say that you’d see a therapist if only you had the time. But even if you had the time, just getting to a therapist’s office presents its own problems. Work, childcare, health issues, and other special circumstances often keep people from seeking the care they need. Left unaddressed, the impact of significant stressors—life transitions, parent-child […]
You say that you’d see a therapist if only you had the time. But even if you had the time, just getting to a therapist’s office presents its own problems. Work, childcare, health issues, and other special circumstances often keep people from seeking the care they need. Left unaddressed, the impact of significant stressors—life transitions, parent-child […]
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 […]
Romantic relationships can be an integral component of a fulfilling life. But if we put them on a pedestal and view them as the pinnacle of our existence, we might miss some important signs that we are in the wrong one. My last blog explored how to live up to the love you want. Part […]
Romantic relationships can be an integral component of a fulfilling life. But if we put them on a pedestal and view them as the pinnacle of our existence, we might miss some important signs that we are in the wrong one. My last blog explored how to live up to the love you want. Part […]
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 […]
Self-compassion is powerful. It helps you recognize your own suffering as part of being human and gives you comfort during difficult times. As you tune into your own emotional needs, self-compassion encourages you to be vulnerable with yourself and others, which leads to deeper intimacy and more satisfying relationships. Unfortunately, self-compassion sometimes has the opposite […]
Self-compassion is powerful. It helps you recognize your own suffering as part of being human and gives you comfort during difficult times. As you tune into your own emotional needs, self-compassion encourages you to be vulnerable with yourself and others, which leads to deeper intimacy and more satisfying relationships. Unfortunately, self-compassion sometimes has the opposite […]
The gains you make in therapy, and the changes they inspire, may not be embraced by others in your life. Read my GoodTherapy blog to learn how to deal with pushback and keep growing. If you’re interested in learning more about how to maintain your growth and set healthy boundaries even when your loved ones struggle […]
The gains you make in therapy, and the changes they inspire, may not be embraced by others in your life. Read my GoodTherapy blog to learn how to deal with pushback and keep growing. If you’re interested in learning more about how to maintain your growth and set healthy boundaries even when your loved ones struggle […]
