09/11/2018
So much has been happening lately. My office survived the South Hills flooding in July with minimal damage (thank goodness). However, I was out of my office for two weeks while the landlords ripped out the old carpet, fixed walls, painted, and laid new carpet. They were great. They had much bigger problems than my little office but they were always kind and helpful. For those who had it much worse you are in my thoughts. I saw this community come together to help one another and it was a wonderful sight.
On a positive note, the office next door to mine, which is twice as big, became available. I knew I had to move quickly but I was weary. But I took the leap and moved into the bigger office! I'm so glad I did. It makes it easier to be there all day and I am having fun decorating.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, one of my therapy focuses is postpartum disorders. I have had several new moms who were strong enough to acknowledge that something was wrong. It's difficult when the hormone levels are dropping like lead weights, you're exhausted, and worried if you are doing anything right. Come talk with me; sometimes you just need to speak the thoughts out loud to someone who understands what is happening physically in your body. With my specialized training and observing my daughter and grandson, I am able to relate with possible issues a new mother may face.
I continue to work with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety either come on suddenly or struggling for a lifetime. I am also continuing my education on trauma (PTSD) and adult survivors of childhood trauma.
My work with couples has been increasing which I really like to work with. Sometimes it just takes an outside ear to catch where the miscommunication might be.
And those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one needs to know that there is no time limit on your journey. The process of grief is very individualized and you mustn't look at someone else's journey and expect it to be the same. I often suggest that you allow yourself to feel the emotions and if that entails crying a year or two years after your loss than that is what you need. I see many grieving people seeing others "moving on" and think why can't I? Possibly because the relationship you had with your lost one was different and so your grief will be different.
Well, I was only going to mention about the new office and ended up going off on a tangent. Sorry about that.
If you need help with any of the issues I mentioned or maybe something that I did not and haven't been able to find someone to talk with please let me know.
Best to all.