We can hold others accountable to their commitments without shaming them. We can hold ourselves accountable without shame. #relationship #couple #love #relationshipgoals #relationships #couplegoals #therapist #mentalhealthmatters #psychology #counsel
Sometimes we avoid having difficult conversations until we finally get angry enough to talk about it. What if we have those conversations earlier? If we can start from a place of respect for ourselves and the other person, we often get a better resul
We have all experienced the intense feeling of being rejected or feeling ashamed. It affects our minds and our bodies. In our healing, we may experience emotional and physical relief. #anxietyrelief #depression #wellnessjourney #selfcarethreads #coun
It's a basic human need to know that we are loved. You are not being needy when you ask others to express their feelings. It might feel uncomfortable, but it's important to express ourselves. #relationship #couple #love #relationshipgoals #relationsh
Parents are not always able to give us what we need as children. As adults, we can give to ourselves and create relationships with the validation and support that we need. #therapist #therapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #psycholog
If you've ever spent time with a good listener, you know how good it feels to be heard. The best gift we can give is to listen first. To pay attention to what they are saying, even if we disagree. It is not easy to contain our own reactions, but list
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Curiosity is key to any good conversation. #therapist #therapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #counseling #anxiety #selflove #health #psychotherapy #wellness #counselor #mentalhealthmatters #therapistsofinstagram #love #mindfulness #c
It’s natural to get caught up in our own ideas. It takes a lot of mental energy to be in someone else’s shoes. But real connection starts when we stop assuming we know and start asking more questions about their experience. #therapist #th
So many of us have tried stuffing down our feelings. We're usually doing this for a good reason. To survive a difficult childhood. To save a relationship. But we cannot stuff emotions forever with no cost. At some point, we are going to experience sy
“They just don’t listen to me!” Is a phrase I hear daily. When your partner, your kids, your friends know you’re listening, they share more. Learning to listen is the first step in re-building relationships. #exploringtherapy&
So many of us are pushing through each day, supporting everyone around us and stuffing our own feelings. The problem is that doesn’t work. No matter how much we try to hide or anxiety from ourselves and others, it’s there. It’s affe
Often we try to shame or guilt ourselves into changing. The research shows that real lasting change comes from a place of self-compassion. #protherapy #realtherapy #therapy #tools #counselor #intentionalliving #mentalhealth #therapyhelps #sandiegothe
It's important to tell people what you need. It might be more quality time together, more appreciation, more help around the house. Whatever it is, be specific. Whatever it is, tell them. #protherapy #realtherapy #therapy #counselor #intentionallivin