Phoenix Rising Psychotherapy - Sylvie Smith, RP, CDWF-Clinician

10/23/2022

Phoenix Rising Psychotherapy is excited to welcome Carla Jordan, RP, MSc. Now accepting clients on some weekdays and weekends.

Choosing to come to therapy can be the first step in a profound journey of discovery and transition. That first step is one of courage, and a willingness to be vulnerable. This can pave the way for greater health and wellness.

06/23/2020

Dealing with stress in your relationships requires work and resiliency.

https://www.facebook.com/149200885864/posts/10158172294540865/?substory_index=0

When individuals and couples discover functional ways of coping with stress, they can restore emotional closeness, renew intimacy, and revive romance. Consider these 4 steps you can take toward transforming your relationship from disappointment and dread to one fueled by passion.

Read more on the Gottman Relationship Blog: https://bit.ly/31lhG0z

04/24/2020

It is ok if this is how you are feeling right now. Some days suck.

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I believe all of these things are true. I believe grace and rest are key. Feeling and owning our own s**t instead of working it out on others is key. When we slip up, apologizing to the people we offload on is key.

And, when we hit that wall, sometimes courage looks like scaling it or breaking through it. AND, sometimes courage is building a fort against the wall and taking a nap.

For those of us with kids, I don't think we pretend that the wall doesn't exist.

Rather than sucking it up and pushing through, we name it. We help them understand that invisible wall that they will run into hundreds and hundreds of times in their lives. We model what it takes to recognize it and how tough it can be to choose the right strategy: scaling, reaching out for a lift, and/or resting. Naming, modeling, and not having answers is how we help them feel less alone or scared when they face their own wall.

Hard days are real because this is hard.

Stay awkward, kind and brave enough to rest and feel,
BB

03/22/2020

Although we may all be feeling anxious about what is ahead we are all in this together. Reach out and talk to others.

You are not alone in your worries. One you have shared your worries, talk to each other about what your are grateful for. Feel the worries but do not live there.

03/13/2020

03/04/2020

Rising Strong™ Women's Group starts on March 11th.
Register now as spaces are limited!

https://www.phoenixrisingpsychotherapy.com/daring-way-groups-1

03/04/2020

Share and view the video below to learn more about the upcoming RISING STRONG™ 8 Week Group for Women based on the methodology of Brené Brown.

02/13/2020

Brené Brown's incredible work has helped me own my mistakes and be able to rectify them without getting stuck in feelings of shame that would have paralyzed me previously.

Here is the flyer for my group with the correct email. We can be brave and own our stories (even if they include mistakes along the way!).

02/06/2020

So excited to facilitate the curriculum for Rising Strong™ developed by Brené Brown.

Join me on Wednesday evenings starting March 11th, 2020 to work through clarifying our values, identify how we process our emotions when struggling and write a new ending to our story. Are you ready?

https://www.phoenixrisingpsychotherapy.com/daring-way-groups-1

01/02/2020

Only a few days left to register for the group!

Looking forward to facilitating this great curriculum and sharing these amazing workbooks with the participants.

Brené Brown photo credit- Maile Wilson

12/30/2019

Do you love Brené Brown and her books?

Come join me on January 8th, 2020 for an 8 week-The Daring Way™ Group for Women as we work on learning about ourselves, explore self-compassion, and discover how to find the courage to show up, be seen and live brave™.

For more information email: ssmith@phoenixrisingpsychotherapy.com or register online at phoenixrisingpsychotherapy.com

10/19/2019

Maybe you are wondering...what exactly is psychotherapy?

According to the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario "Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based therapy and is intended to help people improve and maintain their mental health and well-being. Registered Psychotherapists work with individuals, couples and families in individual and group settings. Psychotherapy occurs when the Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and client enter into a psychotherapeutic relationship where both work together to bring about positive change in the client’s thinking, feeling, behaviour and social functioning. Individuals usually seek psychotherapy when they have thoughts, feelings, moods and behaviours that are adversely affecting their day-to-day lives, relationships and the ability to enjoy life."

09/30/2019

Good news! Phoenix Rising Psychotherapy is now offering individual psychotherapy sessions on Wednesday evenings.

See website at phoenixrisingpsychotherapy.com for more information.

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09/22/2019

Look what came in! The beautiful workbooks for the groups. One more week to register! Registration closes September 27th at 7PM.

09/16/2019

What a great article about Porges’ Polyvagal Theory and the importance of feeling connected in relationships.

https://www.gottman.com/blog/emotional-safety-is-necessary-for-emotional-connection/

Emotional safety enables us the freedom to collaborate, dream, be wildly creative, share bold ideas, feel increased compassion, and express ourselves freely with one another.

09/13/2019

So some of you may be wondering what this is all about. After two decades of working in the addictions world, I wanted to share all of the amazing things I have been taught and learned with others. I decided that in addition to my day job, I wanted to be able to offer The Daring Way™ groups to our community. What I love about Brené Brown's work is that I had to work through this material myself. Being vulnerable is hard, and being brave is hard. You can't do one without the other.

If you know anyone that like me loves this work and wants to work through it or is struggling with making changes in their live, invite them to come and join me in a group.

Feel free to share this page with anyone. Thanks so ever much for your support!

https://www.phoenixrisingpsychotherapy.com/daring-way-groups-1

09/09/2019

Is there something in your life that you want to be brave about? Something you feel is in your way and are not sure where to start? Come and spend some time with me. You deserve the time in your week to just focus on you!