Linda J. Bramel, MFT

04/03/2023

I am starting a boundaries group April 18, 2023. If you are interested please contact me.

11/29/2022

03/31/2020

I am now doing therapy sessions over the phone or computer to accomodate those in need of some therapy. I am doing this to keep others and myself safer from a possible exposure to the
covid-19 virus and to honor the quarantine.

01/14/2019

How are your resolutions working out for the new year? We can begin with such determination and excitement only to run out of steam and give up. What would you be willing to give up in order to keep your determination to complete your resolution? It needs to cost you something or be a consequence you cannot easily overlook. Find an accountability partner and allow that person to hold you accountable to your consequence. This will give you someone who can encourage you as well as be a positive influence on your choice to stay on track with your new year goals.
Remember it is a journey and unless we continue on the journey we will not see the benefits of our hard work.

01/10/2019

Loss. There are many things as well as people we lose throughout our lives. With each loss we go through grieving. The deeper the loss and love, the longer we grieve. Examples of loss are a job, a loved one, a dream, hope, expectations. The list is long and I am sure you can add other losses to this list.
Processing the loss by feeling the emotions, regrets, love and remembering precious things as well as the not so happy things is important.
Stages of grief include: denial-shock, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. The stages do not have to happen in an order and the stages can be repeated until you are able to accept your loss.
God is there for those who have faith and can be an encouragement to believers.
No matter who you are or what you believe, grief is painful and processing through it takes time. Be kind & patient with yourself. Allow yourself to grieve.