Shara A. McGlothan

Shara A. McGlothan Marriage and Family Therapist

10/14/2025

Still a day well spent.

Sometimes I have to apologize to clients for being too excited for the progress they can make. Although it’s genuine, I ...
10/14/2025

Sometimes I have to apologize to clients for being too excited for the progress they can make. Although it’s genuine, I hope they can start to see the possibilities of what can be. Today was one on those days.

10/13/2025

The longer emotions have been suppressed the more overwhelming they can feel when we finally address them. It can feel validating to go back to old habits. We have to resist going back to what didn’t work.

Had a great time in Session 1 of Healing Interventions for Trauma and Addictive Cycles. So excited to more about this. A...
10/10/2025

Had a great time in Session 1 of Healing Interventions for Trauma and Addictive Cycles. So excited to more about this.
Also enjoy connecting with other therapist and learning from each other.

Now it’s time to enjoy the weekend!

Over apologizing is a people pleasing trait that over considers others and under considers the apologizer. This becomes ...
10/10/2025

Over apologizing is a people pleasing trait that over considers others and under considers the apologizer. This becomes a default. There should never be an apology for being yourself. When an apology is necessary you give one. Over apologizing shifts the relational dynamics to a one up one down position. If you only see everyone as being superior to you, you have tasked yourself with the impossible task of being responsible for others being ok. This, most importantly, damages the relationship you have with yourself when you can’t see your own value.

10/09/2025

We are often looking outwards and in others for what we need. While connection with other is a necessary, we often over look our own skills and abilities to meet our needs even we are outsourcing to others. You are just what you need.

I have been trying to be more intentional about taking in the kind things said about me. It can be challenging to do thi...
10/07/2025

I have been trying to be more intentional about taking in the kind things said about me. It can be challenging to do this with clients as my focus is being there for and supporting them. I also know however I can best support them when I first pour into myself. This comes with slowing down, reflecting on, and embracing the impact I am making in others lives. As therapist I don’t always have the privilege of getting feedback from clients but when I do it’s such a gift.

10/06/2025

Having you been suppressing your emotions or tears? Tears are often needed to release stress but we deprive ourselves of this release if it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable. When is the last time you really checked in on how you are doing?

10/03/2025

Don’t drag out the inevitable, torturing yourself to just deal with. There is nothing wrong with getting help and seeking out support. Go to therapy already.

Honest alternatives to saying “I’m Fine”:- I’m good enough- I’m not sure- I could be better- I’m hanging in there- I’m h...
10/02/2025

Honest alternatives to saying “I’m Fine”:

- I’m good enough
- I’m not sure
- I could be better
- I’m hanging in there
- I’m having a hard time

This may require setting boundaries on how much you share. Ultimately, whatever you say, do it on purpose. Interrupt the automatic response of just saying “I’m fine” without really considering how you’re feeling. It may not be in your best interest to share with others but it’s always in your best interest to be honest with yourself.

10/02/2025

It’s ok if you are not fine. This has become your default because this is what you were taught. It’s also ok to learn how to listen to yourself again and how your body is communicating its needs.

10/01/2025

Don’t let someone else’s actions determine yours. Putting responsibility on others to do something different so you can be comfortable only amplifies your stress. You become more empowered when you make a choice on who you will be regardless of the choice others make.

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12401 E 43rd Street S, Suite 271
Independence, MO
64055

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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+18169747025

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