What type of person makes you want to talk to them? How do they make you feel?
We hear this question so frequently. We ask our partner, our children, our friends, colleagues, and even the barista at our favorite coffee shop. We ask if so much and that means we answer it so much, too.
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For many, it is a core part of their identity to be considered a "good" or "nice" person. Many life choices are driven by what it means to be a good person or to be nice.
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This past weekend I was blowing up balloons for my son's birthday party when I overfilled a balloon with far too much air. It had so much air in it that I could not even tie the end.
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Since March, therapy has entered new territory. Most therapists across the country have moved to online only options due to requirement or encouragement from their state.
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In today's world, many of us are suffering from complicated stress. When COVID-19 restrictions were initially implemented some of us found our world completely changed over night.
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While seeing clients through A Better Life Therapy, I also have the pleasure of working in a local children’s hospital. As I work alongside countless hard working healthcare professionals, I am reminded daily of the importance of mental health, especially during the global pandemic.
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Take a few moments to settle yourself/ves. Get comfortable and take a few deep breaths. You can go through this list together or separately. Know that the below is a list of some (not all) cultural norms around monogamy that have become toxic for many relationships.
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Right now, relationships are feeling pressures that they've likely never felt before. There are the normal pressures of everyday life - keeping the house clean, negotiating schedules, tending to the children, talking about difficult topics.
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The interesting thing about connection is that the safer you feel together, the safer you feel apart. When we know that our person REALLY is our person, then we are free to venture from a space of security.
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ACT (pronounced act) stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and is an amazing style of therapy that works great for couples!
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My mother discovered I had severe, life-threatening food allergies when I was only two years old. She herself had been allergic to milk as a child, so I was already avoiding dairy. But one winter day, my mother took me on a playdate as her friend had a young son my age.
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It is normal to feel sad right now. For the pain of the world, the pain of your family, the pain of yourself. It is normal to feel sad.
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As you are adapting to this new normal, you may be struggling with your routines and the extra time you’re spending at home. You may be having an urge to “keep busy”, complete a task, take up a new activity/hobby or engage in fitness.
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It seems like the only topic of conversation, no matter where we go or what we read is COVID-1; that virus that has drastically changed the way we are living our lives. Because let’s face it: There’s a lot of unknown about COVID-19, and it’s causing a lot of anxiety.
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If online therapy is a new experience for you, it’s possible you’re feeling some anxiety about the process. Don’t let nerves stop you from connecting virtually with your therapist!
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Learning to identify your values can help to ground you into what really matters. This helps us to feel more connected with the self and also provides us guidance when it comes to making important decisions.
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This morning, I found out that my husband, son, dog, and myself will be huddled up together for the next 14 days. FOURTEEN DAYS. We won't leave for work, for school, or for any entertainment like shopping or restaurants or even hanging out in the park. We've been put on lockdown to protect ourselves and others from COVD-19.
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