Skye Counseling

07/07/2021

Friendly reminder that PRIDE IS ALL YEAR ROUND! 💓😁🏳️‍🌈💫💖

June may be over, but our rainbows are still flying high over here! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

How do you show your 𝓹𝓻𝓲𝓭𝓮?

We’re loving St. Luke’s welcoming staircase in Jamestown, NY! 😍🌈 *Shoutout to Asher for being a great model! 👌🏼😎

✨“𝙷𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚋𝚎 𝚜𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚝.”✨- Harvey Milk

04/24/2021

💡 When was the last time you let yourself sit with your feelings instead of distracting yourself from them?

Often, instead of letting ourselves feel our more stronger emotions, we have been taught to cope by distracting ourselves from them. Unfortunately this only bottles up said emotions and eventually they will have to be expressed, and usually they end up being expressed in a less than pleasant manner.

🧘🏻‍♀️ In order to really process these emotions, we have to start being comfortable in sitting with our stronger, more unpleasant emotions so that we can regulate them. There are many different methods to sit with your emotions including mediation and therapy!

Read more about the importance of sitting with your emotions here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/making-change/201104/sit-in-the-belly-your-personal-dragon

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Free yourself from emotional distress.

04/21/2021

💡 Have you checked in on a friend lately?
Many of us go through things that we don’t really like to talk about. Still, talking about those events might be what’ll help someone get through it. Talking about issues out loud with another person present not only presents it verbally instead of keeping it inside where it could possibly get confused and misconstrued, but having another person there to talk about it with could bring a different perspective to the table.

❤️ Checking up on friends makes the connection and relationship stronger, but first make sure you check in with yourself and see if you are in the right mindset to do so.

Read more of how to check up on a loved one here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/202008/7-questions-help-people-talk-about-their-mental

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If you're concerned about someone's state of mind, ask them these questions.

04/19/2021

❤️ Happy Monday! Hope you’re having a good start to your week, and if not that’s okay too! Monday’s can be rough, especially if you’ve had a nice and restful weekend.

💡 It’s important to take time and adjust back to work life on Mondays. When starting work back up again, make sure to start slowly, taking in the often hectic environment so that you don’t become overwhelmed.

Read more on Monday’s here: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-happiness-project/201004/five-tips-improving-monday-mornings%3famp

Is it more than just Monday’s? We can help!

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04/16/2021

🤩 TGIF, friends! A reminder for this weekend to show people the gift of kindness and inclusion wherever you go. Life is tough and everyone has their differences, but a simple check in or smile could make someone's day! Kindness is valuable, no matter how small!

Read more on the importance of inclusion and diversity here:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-social-brain/201803/can-t-we-all-just-get-along-time-inclusion-diversity

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04/15/2021

💖 Do you say daily affirmations every day?
Daily affirmations are phrases that you can say to yourself in order to validate your own presence and combat the critical voice in your head that we all have. Self-talk and how we talk to ourselves is so important, and daily affirmations have been proven to change how we feel about ourselves on a subconscious level.

💡 They may feel silly at first, but eventually they will become part of your daily routine and you will find yourself feeling more confident! It is never too late to start!

Read more about affirmations here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-relationships/201403/affirmations-the-why-what-how-and-what-if

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04/14/2021

👐 What do we do when a friend reaches out to talk?
Especially in these current times, it is important to have a support group to go to when things get tough. But how do we comfort loved ones when they come to us?

👂 Mindful listening is an important skill, and it can only be used when intentional. The difference between normal listening and mindful listening is that we pay attention to every detail of what the speaker is saying and acknowledge their feelings as well as encourage them to explore their experience and stay in the present moment. It makes all the difference to someone when they feel seen, heard, and validated!

💡 More about Mindful Listening here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conscious-communication/201703/mindful-listening

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04/13/2021

🧠 Do you sometimes feel that your mind is controlling you rather than you controlling it?

💡 One of the main purposes of psychology is to learn how to control our own minds. When we feel ungrounded and overwhelmed, it is most likely because we feel that we don't have a grasp on the reality around us, and it may be because we don't have control over how we perceive it. By studying psychology and teaching others methods on how to take back control, we relearn how to take control, rather than it controlling us.

Read more here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-second-noble-truth/202005/how-control-your-mind

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04/03/2021

💡How do you spend your different types of energy in a given day?
As we go on our day-to-day, we tend to weigh our successfulness and productivity by how tired we are at the end of the day. The priority also tends to be on physical energy rather than mental energy. We are here to tell you that you don’t need to be tired to have a productive day!
☕️ Taking breaks after every activity ensures that you have time to decompress, reflect, and prepare for what you have coming up. Remember, mental energy should be treated just as delicately as physical energy. It needs time to rest and recover too!

Read more here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-we-work/201603/5-ways-use-your-energy-more-wisely

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03/30/2021

💡 What is normal?
Historically, normality was in regards to pathology and disease/ailments within the body. As society progressed, people started to refer to “the social norm” and what the majority believes to be normal. Unfortunately, people who are not a straight, white, and neurotypical male in this country are often not perceived as normal and are often ridiculed, brainwashed into benefiting the majority at the cost of their own peace of mind, and even hurt because of it.

🙅🏻‍♀️ Striving to be “normal” is an unrealistic expectation for many of us, so instead of trying to fit everyone in a mold, we must strive to accept everyone’s differences instead and accommodate accordingly.

Read more here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-second-noble-truth/201111/the-psychopathology-normal

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03/27/2021

💡 How many intentional deep breaths have you taken today?

If you’ve ever taken a yoga class or looked up how to meditate, you know how much both practices focus on intentionally using the breath to center, relax, and enhance the experience by clearing your mind and keeping you grounded in the present moment 🧘

Deep breathing has both physical and mental benefits, so make sure to schedule some time to take in a few deep breaths every day! 🫁

➡️ Read more about the importance and benefits of deep breathing here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-man-cave/202103/hacking-mental-health-through-breath

Need some guidance on how to schedule more deep breathing into your day? We can help!

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03/22/2021

☀️ Good morning! How do you start off your morning? Do you have a daily routine?

💡 Daily routines give a sense of structure and balance as well as control to one’s own day, and having one improves mental and emotional stability.

A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry found that people who favor an active daytime routine over a nighttime one have healthier sleeping cycles. These, consequently, are associated with better mental health and minimize the risk of developing emotional difficulties. Those with an interrupted sleep cycle, on the contrary, have a higher predisposition to manifest mental health difficulties.

Read more about mental health and routine here: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-gen-y-psy/201810/the-power-routines-in-your-mental-health%3famp

Need guidance on establishing a daily routine? We can help!

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