Thoughts on Therapy, Empowerment & Creativity

✨ Thoughts on Therapy, Empowerment & Creativity ✨

There is Batman vs. Superman, There is Alien vs. Predator, and There is Mental Health Therapists vs. Life Coaches: What is the Difference Between Seeing a Therapist and a Life Coach?

There is Batman vs. Superman, There is Alien vs. Predator, and There is Mental Health Therapists vs. Life Coaches: What is the Difference Between Seeing a Therapist and a Life Coach?

There is Batman vs. Superman, there is Alien vs. Predator, and there is Mental Health Therapists vs. Life Coaches. What is the difference between a Therapist and a Life Coach? Why should you see a therapist over a life coach? or vice versa?

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Why You Feel Therapy isn’t Worth the Investment.
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Why You Feel Therapy isn’t Worth the Investment.

Why is Therapy an Investment in Yourself?Investment is something we take part of everyday, consciously, and unconsciously. We invest in our friendships, we invest in our careers, our meals, our conversations, we invest in our personal belongings, from iPad’s to belts and shoes. So why when we think of therapy, do our brains go to "waste of time"?

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New Moon Ritual: How to Harness the Energies of the New Moon to Support Your Overall Wellbeing

New Moon Ritual: How to Harness the Energies of the New Moon to Support Your Overall Wellbeing

Each lunar cycle gives us the opportunity to look inwards towards ourselves and the use the energy of the cosmos to explore where we are at in the journey towards our true, authentic selves. Includes Free New Moon Intentions & Ritual Journal Download!

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What is Gestalt Therapy?
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What is Gestalt Therapy?

Gestalt Therapy is a humanistic, holistic, person-centered form of psychotherapy that is focused on the current context of your life. The word Gestalt itself refers to the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Yes, You Can Have Real Effective Therapy in Your Pajamas. Here’s Why Telehealth Therapy Works.
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Yes, You Can Have Real Effective Therapy in Your Pajamas. Here’s Why Telehealth Therapy Works.

Remote learning, remote working, remote doctor visits, and now remote therapy? When I bring up that I conduct sessions via teletherapy most ask me “Can I really have effective therapy from my couch?” The answer is, yes! In this article we will explore what telehealth is, its benefits and challenges, as well as some lovely juicy research (don’t worry, TLDR included) on why telehealth is an effective therapy practice that may be the right fit for you!

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What to Ask Yourself Before Starting Therapy

What to Ask Yourself Before Starting Therapy

One of the biggest hurdles to seeking services is our own mental and emotional readiness. Therapy is a process that invites you to explore unresolved issues and difficult experiences. This can be difficult to navigate without some baseline of what you actually are looking for. Here are some questions to ask yourself that can guide you in preparing for therapy, and ultimately finding the best therapist for you!

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The Art of Feeling Your Feelings

The Art of Feeling Your Feelings

When it comes to self-care, your emotional needs are just as important and physical and mental ones. Acknowledging and accepting all your emotions, even those you’d rather suppress, takes effort, but being able to welcome sadness, anxiety, anger or regret is a vital step on the path to self-love. Only when you recognize your feelings can you decide whether to change or influence them.

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