Cristiana Valenti Psychotherapy

08/06/2024

A new blog for you! I have been thinking a lot about hope in the current times we are in and how important it is to hold that as we navigate the challenges personally and collectively.

“Even a wounded world is feeding us. Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.”- Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass: Ind...

04/15/2020

How do you find specialness in the mundane? In quarantine life the days run together. Ask yourself, ‘what small action can I take today to make this day special?’ Share moments of specialness you experience in the comments below!

04/01/2020

Coping with Covid-19 is no small feat for any of us. If you are struggling to find ways to stay sane during this time, here is a blog about coping with this collective struggle.

Right now we all find ourselves in a very challenging moment in history during this time of corona virus.  We are all stuck at home, either alone or with

08/20/2019

Those around us are our teachers, revealing hidden parts of ourselves. So often we want to blame another for our discomfort, but if we look deeper there are lessons within for our experience. The whole goal is to show up each moment as the person you most want to be! Only you can be responsible for that.

07/30/2019

Communication about hard issues can snag most of us. Read my blog about how to communicate effectively when conflict happens.

In a world filled with conflict, we can often feel justified creating conflict in our own lives.  With all the stressors of life and thousands of voices t

07/26/2019

Shame is hard to break

06/20/2019

No matter how hard we try, we will never be perfect. We are human and that is inherently flawed, which is part of our beauty. Learning to accept imperfection allows us to let the flow of life in.

Read my new blog on perfectionism!

“Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.”  ― Salvador Dalí          You look through a magazine and stumble acro

06/11/2019

Time and energy may be limited, but the love we can have for others is infinite. Love crosses over space and time. It even crosses to those loved ones who have passed. We have a great capacity to love and be loved.

05/21/2019

We spend so much time finding ways to be accepted and to fit in. How much time have you spent lately appreciating your unique quality? Each of us has an essence; an inherent worth of being ourselves. There will never be another you.

05/09/2019

Boundaries are so important for the health of our relationships. Here is my newest blog on what boundaries are and their amazing importance. Boundaries keep us safe and open-hearted.

If you are especially struggling with boundaries, checkout this amazing workshop myself and Maya Lemberg will be hosting next weekend, May 18th, on Boundaries and Assertiveness.
https://www.facebook.com/events/376615753173061/

What is the first reaction you have in your body to the word boundaries?  For many of us the word carries a dissonant tone, as if boundaries are something

05/04/2019

Finding a good therapeutic fit is so important. Many people turn away from therapy because they have a bad experience with someone who is not a good fit. Here’s an article for a few things to consider when finding the right therapist for yourself. Good therapy is done when there is an authentic connection between client and therapist.

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-to-find-a-therapist/

Enjoy!

The task of finding the best therapist or counselor for you can be a daunting one. To help ensure success, keep these questions in mind during your search.

05/01/2019

We have the power to choose in each moment, rather than being automatic in our responses to what happens to us. Let's embrace life for all its messiness, beauty and joy!

If you are having trouble choosing what is and is not right for you, checkout this workshop I am hosting on Boundaries and Assertiveness on May 18th:

https://www.facebook.com/events/376615753173061/