Sierra Blanco AMFT

02/12/2024

01/16/2024

Often there is a calling in the darkness, an inner voice whispering and asking to be heard, a revelation brewing, a request to rest, permission to change course, amends needed, boundaries to be set, justice to be pursued, art to be created, poetry to be written, music to be made, changes to take place, unexpressed grief finally debuted... and on and on. Soften and listen to the underlying whisper. Even if there is trepidation, let it be. Go underneath and demystify the fear. Depression and suicidality often bury the underlying requests and revelations we need to hear to heal.

12/05/2023

A huge aspect of therapy is providing psychoeducation to normalize and make sense of symptoms, reactions, and functions of trauma, anxiety, depression, self-sabotage etc. Psychoeducation increases self-compassion and feelings of empowerment. Therapy is a perfect place to demystify challenges & implement a plan to manage/prevent relapse of symptoms.
Check out the following article to learn more about common reactions to trauma:

It helps to know what to expect after a terrifying event.