Though seemingly ironic, the title doesn’t have a typo. Self-care doesn’t always mean a nap, a bath, or a walk; instead, it can mean setting healthy boundaries for yourself, saying “no,” to something you feel obligated to, or simply changing the expectations you have for yourself. All of these can feel emotionally or mentally painful,…
Category: Growth and Development
Some Things Will Never Change…Or, Will They?
Do people ever change? Many will shake their head and say, “Nothing ever changes,” or, “He’s been that way forever and will never change.” Sure, without effort, things or people may not change, but remaining static doesn’t need to be the final prognosis. As a therapist and person (!), I have seen change brought about…
E-Fast?
Feeling anxious or depressed? How about an electronic or social media fast? Whenever I have suggested this to students in the past, they have often responded with a look of shock or responded that they get anxious if they have to go more than a few minutes without checking their phone. If you think it’s…
Educating the Unofficial Therapists: salon employees learn about domestic violence
Do you speak freely to your hair stylist? The person giving you a manicure? I’m always so intrigued by the stories I hear around me when I’m getting my hair cut. Salon customers seem to speak so freely to their stylist, with the stylist usually giving minimal feedback (“Um hmm, ” “Wow,” “That’s crazy!”). We…