Thoughts on Therapy, Empowerment & Creativity

✨ Thoughts on Therapy, Empowerment & Creativity ✨

Stop Negging Yourself: 3 Simple Steps to Dealing with Negative Self Talk
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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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Lunar Wellness: New Moon in Gemini - Communicating to Bring Forth a More Embodied Self- May 2022
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Lunar Wellness: New Moon in Gemini - Communicating to Bring Forth a More Embodied Self- May 2022

The New Moon in Gemini will peak on Monday, May 30th at 7:32 AM in EST. Each New Moon is an opportunity to plant new seeds, ideas, and intentions for the next Lunar Cycle. The New Moon in Gemini brings an energy of new perspectives and space to evaluate and think on how we would like to move differently in light of our recent experiences in the past few weeks. The Sign of Gemini carries with it the element of air and the planet Mercury. This offers us new ways of thinking, and opens up communication with others and most importantly ourselves.

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Lunar Wellness: Super Blood Flower Moon Lunar Eclipse Ritual for May 2022
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Lunar Wellness: Super Blood Flower Moon Lunar Eclipse Ritual for May 2022

The Super Blood Flower Moon is the May Full Moon, which is known as the Flower Moon. This particular lunar event is known as a 'Blood Supermoon' as it is coupled with a Total Lunar Eclipse when the Moon is also at its closest point of the orbit to Earth. On top of that this Super Blood Flower Moon finds itself occurring in the sign of Scorpio.

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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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Full Moon in Leo: Full Moon Ritual for Releasing What is Holding You Back

Full Moon in Leo: Full Moon Ritual for Releasing What is Holding You Back

Tonight, the Full Moon illuminates the sky in 27 degrees Leo. As the moon cycles between different signs, it brings with it different energies. These energies can sometimes be subtle or gentle or bring a necessary tower moment.  So how can we use this moment to harness the power of Full Moon in Leo for Your Mental Health?

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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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Caring for Our Mental Health: What is Mental Health, and Why Does it Matter?

Caring for Our Mental Health: What is Mental Health, and Why Does it Matter?

Mental Health is a state of well-being that includes the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of our lives. It effects how we think, feel and act. It determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

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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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