Paul Inglizian, LCSW

01/03/2026

01/03/2026

When you reflect on 2025, what feels like an accomplishment you’re most proud of—personally or professionally?

12/31/2025

I’m especially fond of the 3rd item. Happy New Year, everyone!

12/31/2025

Therapists remain grounded when the world can seem chaotic, offering space to be your authentic self without judgement or bias.

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12/30/2025

Therapists remain grounded when the world can seem chaotic, offering space to be your authentic self without judgement or bias.

12/30/2025

Honor your journey this New Year by celebrating the person you are today, rather than focusing solely on future goals.

Reflect on your resilience, the lessons you've gained, and the burdens you’ve released over the past year.

Choose intentions that nourish your spirit instead of adding to your demands.

Prioritize guilt-free rest, joyful movement, and meaningful connection.

This season, the ultimate celebration is choosing yourself with consistent compassion.

12/28/2025

Running into the new year! Wishing you all a very happy new year full of health & success!

12/24/2025

Prepping for breakfast. Made a dish with 5 ounces of Lupini beans (20 grams of protein, 15 grams of fiber) in preparation for the onslaught of holiday feasting. Happy holidays, everyone!

12/24/2025

1. Lower the bar—intentionally.
The holidays amplify unrealistic expectations: harmony, joy, gratitude, togetherness. Aim for “good enough” rather than magical. Emotional neutrality is a win.

2. Anticipate your triggers before they arrive.
Family dynamics, grief, political conversations, old roles—none of these are surprises. Name them ahead of time and plan your exits, boundaries, or grounding strategies.

3. Boundaries are a form of generosity.
Clear limits prevent resentment. You don’t owe explanations for protecting your energy. “That doesn’t work for me” is a complete sentence.

4. Grief and joy can coexist.
Loss often shows up louder during the holidays. Let sadness have a seat at the table without assuming something is “wrong.” Mixed emotions are psychologically healthy.

5. Regulate first, respond second.
When activated: slow your breathing, drop your shoulders, feel your feet. A regulated nervous system makes better decisions than a clever comeback.

6. You are allowed to opt out.
Of conversations. Of events. Of traditions that no longer fit. Participation is not a moral obligation.

7. Don’t over-function for under-functioning people.
Rescue fantasies spike this time of year. Notice when you’re managing others’ emotions at the expense of your own.

8. Keep one non-negotiable self-care anchor.
Movement, quiet mornings, journaling, prayer, reading—something familiar that reminds your nervous system you still exist.

9. Alcohol amplifies everything (especially feelings).
If emotions run high, less is often more. Choose regulation over numbing when you can.

10. Remember: this is a season, not a verdict.
How the holidays feel says nothing definitive about your life, your relationships, or your mental health. January offers a reset.

12/12/2025

When you think back to childhood, what messages did you receive—spoken or unspoken—about your worth?
How did your caregivers respond when you had needs?
What did you learn about asking for help?
When you feel someone pull away, what do you immediately believe about yourself?
What story about your worth comes up when someone gets close?
Which parts of your self-esteem feel dependent on others’ approval?