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11/14/2023

Collective Grief | Shared Healing

We are all connected thus we grieve collectively.

Collective grief is the shared experience of loss that transcends individual sorrow, connecting us in a profound and sometimes overwhelming way.

The symptoms are the same as individual loss but can sometimes feel larger than ourselves, because it is.

The feeling of powerlessness, however, is strong and pervasive in collective grief. The remedy is community.

As with individual grief, you do not need to do this alone.

We heal in community.

I offer these affirmations to help you remain connected to yourself and the collective.

11/06/2023

People often ask, “how do you move from survival to thrival?” And the first thought that comes to my mind is “grieve.”

Oftentimes people are confused and struggle to see the connection and I don’t blame them…especially if they are experiencing inhibited grief.

Inhibited grief can develop for a variety of reasons and is often a complex emotional response to loss and the reasons are often valid. However, by persisting in inhibited grief, it is difficult to move towards acceptance and healing.

Over the next week, I will be offering more insight to grief work including types of grief and ways to address it in a healthy way.

Addressing grief takes courage and strength and is an act of self compassion.

10/26/2023

“Let’s sit crooked and talk straight.”
-Armenian Proverb

Book today for a FREE 15 minute consultation.

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10/25/2023

Pain without acceptance equates to suffering.

Sit with that for a moment and notice what comes up.

Anger?

Defensiveness?

Aversion?

Shame?

Sadness?

A body that wants to run?

All fit. All are valid.

Life is pain and we can create a life worth living.

Radical acceptance is the embodiment of this statement. It is accepting reality as it is, not how you want it to be. Accepting without judgment, resistance, or denial. It is a profound act of self compassion that frees us from the grip of suffering.

And if it was easy, you would have done it.

I have taught this skill for years know and it is honestly one of my favorite skills to teach.

Radical acceptance is so powerful and often the piece that people need to move forward in their healing.

It is a gentle reminder that, in accepting the present moment, you free yourself to find peace and wisdom within.

10/23/2023

Your therapist wants you to know...

Behind every empathetic ear, there's a story of resilience and a journey through darkness.

It's a gentle reminder of the fact that therapists are human too. We have our own struggles, our own battles with mental health.

We've Walked That Path: Many therapists have faced their own mental health challenges, and we've walked the path of uncertainty, pain, and healing. We understand the ups and downs, the fears and the tears. There is no skill or tool or practice I share that I have not tried myself.

We're in This Together: Therapists are not just there to guide you; we're here to walk beside you. We know the power of vulnerability, seeking help, and finding strength in shared experiences.

It's Not a Sign of Weakness: Mental illness doesn't discriminate. It can affect anyone, including those who help others. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness; it's an act of courage. Strength is admitting when you need support and allowing it.

Our Fire Burns Bright: Our journey through mental health struggles has ignited a fire within us. It's a fire of compassion, resilience, and a burning desire to help you find your own path to healing.

You are not alone, and your therapist knows that better than anyone. Together, we can face the darkness of the shadow and find the path to your light.

You are not alone.

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10/16/2023

Exploring Dialectical Thinking in DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is all about embracing the complexities of life. At its core is the concept of "dialectical thinking."

What is Dialectical Thinking?
Dialectical thinking is the art of balancing seemingly opposing ideas or emotions. It's about holding space for two truths at once. In DBT, we learn to accept that our experiences can be both valid and contradictory.

We each have a truth, but no one has THE truth.

Benefits of Dialectical Thinking:

1. Emotional Balance: Dialectical thinking helps us navigate intense emotions and find emotional equilibrium.

2. Conflict Resolution: It's a powerful tool for resolving conflicts by validating different viewpoints.

3. Radical Acceptance: Through dialectical thinking, we can accept our reality while working towards change.

4. Improved Relationships: Understanding differing perspectives fosters healthier connections.

4. Empowerment: It empowers us to make choices and decisions aligned with our values.

Why It Matters:
In the complexity of life, dialectical thinking allows us to find balance, healing, and growth. By embracing both sides of the coin, we discover the strength to navigate the ebb and flow of our journey. The difficulties of life are a little easier.

10/11/2023

~ Feel it to heal it ~

Life can be overwhelming and this week is no different. It makes sense to want to bury our emotions, especially the big intense ones, the ones that feel too much, but here’s a gentle reminder that you are allowed to feel them…healing starts by acknowledging and embracing what we feel.

Every emotion is valid, even the tough ones. It’s through feeling our emotions that we find the strength to heal.

10/04/2023

The bad news is you have a brain that remembers and works overtime to protect you from threats, real and perceived.

The good news is you have a brain that can learn new things and is flexible.

The brain is built for change.

Survival habits are nothing to shame. They kept you alive, but to move to thrival mode, you must say goodbye.

Habits such as substance abuse, overspending, overworking, hyper independence, codependency, gambling, people pleasing, avoidance, and even worrying.

You were not born with your habits, they developed over time and were reinforced to continue.

You can learn how to create new habits and learn how to reinforce them so they stay.

This process takes time and often involves grieving the loss of the habits that kept you alive.

You have survived every day, now it’s time to thrive.

10/03/2023

A shout out to all of you that have been called “strong.”

The ones who just do what needs to be done and don’t let others see them cry.

The ones who are self reliant, hyper independent, highly motivated, the care taker for others, the busy ones.

The ones who learned that strength meant survival.

Your strength doesn’t mean you don’t hurt, but you might not know how to let yourself feel.

Your strength has been a gift but strength can be a block processing grief. Your strength became your protector, it will not go lightly. Learning how to process old hurts and trauma requires letting yourself be soft in your strength.

You developed strength alone, you do not need to heal alone.

You have a space. You have a voice. You are seen.

10/02/2023

You CAN and DESERVE to live the life you want!

For those that struggle with the movement from survival mode, this can take time and can be very frustrating. They must learn how to rest and receive.

A gentle reminder, if it was easy, you would have done it. It’s ok to get help.

Please put today for more info on how to begin creating a life worth living.

09/27/2023

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasures you seek”
-Joseph Campbell

It’s natural to fear the dark, the unknown. The action urge for fear is to avoid, recede or run away. And sometimes that is what we have to do to survive that moment and sometimes we have to stand our ground and face the fear head on.

And there are so many times where what we feared was the fear itself or the story we told ourselves about the fear.

In these moments, it is common to feel alone but remind yourself you do not have to be.

The help is there and it takes courage to ask.

As a therapist but mostly as a human, I too have faced these decisions and it was in the moments that I faced my fear with my supports by my side that I was able to walk boldly into the cave.

I have always found the treasure.

We heal in community but it must be us who chooses to walk forward into the dark.

Please reach out to discuss how I can support you in making that first step. You are not alone and you were not meant to do this alone.

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09/25/2023

This was so insightful! Thank you !

If you wonder about what’s going through my head during a session, here are some examples.

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