Grief is not a “one size fits all” emotion. It’s completely OK to be sad and uninterested in holiday festivities; it’s also OK to feel happy and interested. If you’re struggling, reach out for help. If you know someone who is grieving, reach out to them. Here’s more advice from Psychology Today regarding how to…
Category: Women
Infusing Self-Compassion
Most of us are pretty hard on ourselves. We wouldn’t dare say to others what we tell ourselves. Our tough inner-critic is often the result of our shame and perfectionism. Many of my clients are high-achieving perfectionists. I often ask, “What would it look like if you were to infuse some self-compassion into this situation?”…
Social Media: Bad For Your Mental Health
I talk with my clients about this regularly. Social media creates anxiety. A few years back when I worked full-time at a university, I would often eat lunch in the dining hall. I couldn’t believe how many students sat together but had their heads down, eyes glued to their phones. This article says it well:…
Finding a Good Therapist
Since I have been practicing psychotherapy, I have heard all kinds of stories from clients (and strangers! When a stranger hears about my vocation, they spill!) about bad therapists. I’ve heard of therapists who answer their phone during session, therapists who shame clients, and one time a client told me she left her previous therapist…