Thoughts on Therapy, Empowerment & Creativity

✨ Thoughts on Therapy, Empowerment & Creativity ✨

Harnessing the Cosmic Energies: Vision Boarding with Astrology for a Fulfilling New Year 2024
Irene Maropakis Irene Maropakis

Harnessing the Cosmic Energies: Vision Boarding with Astrology for a Fulfilling New Year 2024

By integrating the specific astrological influences of 2024 into your vision board, you enhance your goal-setting journey with cosmic insights. Embrace the unique dynamics offered by your astrological chart, trusting that the cosmic forces are conspiring to support your journey throughout the year. May your vision board serve as a cosmic roadmap, guiding you towards a year of growth, abundance, and harmonious alignment with the celestial energies of 2024.

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Stop Negging Yourself: 3 Simple Steps to Dealing with Negative Self Talk
Irene Maropakis Irene Maropakis

Stop Negging Yourself: 3 Simple Steps to Dealing with Negative Self Talk

Negative self-talk is the inner critic. It is any inner dialogue that could limit or present barriers to your ability to believe in not only yourself, but also your own abilities to reach your goals, and dreams. It is any thought that works to reduce and diminish your self-confidence and agency to make positive changes in your daily life. Learn how to stop negative thinking!

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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.
art therapy, art therapy blog, mental health Irene Maropakis art therapy, art therapy blog, mental health Irene Maropakis

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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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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