How I use unconditional positive regard
The concept of unconditional positive regard can be explained in this quote. “As we develop our therapeutic relationship, you will come to know that this space is reserved for you to be your authentic self, without judgment from an outside source, without pressure to be someone you are not.” This is something I make sure […]
Listening to Your Mind and Body
Something I discuss with clients and loved ones on a frequent basis is the connection between our mind and body. This is something I believe the world is starting to catch on to, and the insight it brings can be truly life-changing. Most people who have experienced mental health symptoms have felt the tightness in […]
I Gotta Feeling
When you think about therapy, you may conjure an image of an old man sporting a goatee and glasses, on a couch in an otherwise normal-looking office space. You may also find yourself with an uncomfortable image of talking with a complete stranger in great detail about minute details from your childhood that you have […]
How to Prioritize Yourself
My journey to take care of myself started after I had my son in 2019. After he was born, I basically lived for him, my husband, and my job. I did not take care of myself in the ways I wanted and needed to, and though this is normal for new parents, I did not […]
Communication and Our Love Languages
I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard the quote “love is an action” a lot in recent years. I did not quite understand what this meant in practice until I stumbled across “The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman. In his book, Chapman expresses the idea that a love language is your preferred way […]
Internal vs. External Validation
Just about 11 months ago, I decided to participate in my first ever 5K with friends and coworkers. I thought to myself, “You know you can walk that far, if you run great, if you don’t, that’s okay too.” I recognized that in that moment I was choosing to do this for myself, not for […]