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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
