Cristina Buus Counseling

02/26/2026

If you grew up feeling like your needs were too much, apologizing for having them probably became automatic.

"I'm sorry I got so emotional." "I'm sorry I need so much reassurance." "I'm sorry for being a burden." Most people don't even realize they're doing it. It just feels like the polite thing to say.

But apologizing for your needs teaches the people around you that those needs are a problem. Gratitude does something completely different. It acknowledges what someone gave you instead of shaming yourself for needing it.

"Thank you for holding space for me" lands in a completely different place than "sorry I got so emotional." Same moment. Totally different message.

02/26/2026

Parenting isn’t about getting it right all the time.

It’s about what happens after the moment you wish you could rewind. The tone you use when you come back together. The way you model repair, responsibility, and reconnection.

Because your child isn’t learning from perfection. They’re learning from you.

When they see you pause, reflect, and make things right, they begin to understand that mistakes aren’t something to fear or hide. They’re something we can move through safely, together.

This is how we build emotional safety. This is how we teach accountability without shame.

And this is how children learn that relationships can bend… without breaking.

01/09/2026

12/10/2025

“Empathy and accountability can coexist”- what a valuable concept.

12/08/2025

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12/08/2025

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12/08/2025

🗣️ Healthy Communication in Relationships

Good communication isn’t about never disagreeing. Healthy communication is about feeling safe enough to be honest, curious, and connected even when things get hard.

A few reminders that support healthier communication:
• Use “I” statements instead of blame. Example “I feel frustrated when…”
• Seek to understand before responding. Pause, breathe, then speak.
• Assume positive intent when possible.
• Express needs clearly instead of hoping your partner will read your mind.
• Take time-outs when conversations get too heated.
• Listen to understand, not to win.

Healthy communication is less about being perfect and more about being present, respectful, and willing to try again.
Relationships grow when both people feel heard, valued, and safe to show up as their real selves.

If communication feels stuck or exhausting, support is available. You don’t have to figure it out alone

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11/26/2025

Rewire Therapy combines multiple research-backed healing modalities into theory modules and 10-minute guided therapeutic exercises to help release trauma

11/10/2025

The Holidays Aren't Always Merry and Bright

For many, the holidays bring warmth, connection, and tradition. For others, this time of year can feel heavy and serve as a reminder of loss, strained relationships, loneliness, or past hurts.

The constant message to “be joyful” can make it even harder when you’re not feeling that way. You might find yourself managing anxiety, grief, or emotional exhaustion beneath the surface of celebration.

A few gentle reminders:
-It’s okay if this season feels complicated
-You don’t have to force joy or be “festive enough”
-Boundaries and rest are valid forms of self-care
-You can honor what’s true for you, even if it looks different this year.

If this season stirs up more than it soothes, know that you’re not alone. There is space for all of your feelings.

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10/16/2025

A good reminder as we head into the weekend

It's the weekend! Give yourself permission to pause. Rest isn't falling behind, it's recharging. 🌅

09/13/2025

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08/23/2025

🍂📚 Back-to-School, Back-to-Routines 📚🍂

Fall brings fresh starts, new schedules, and sometimes new stress. Whether you’re a college student juggling academics and independence, or a parent balancing work and family routines, this season can feel overwhelming.

Therapy can help if you’re noticing:
✔️ Anxiety around transitions or performance
✔️ Perfectionism that makes it hard to rest
✔️ Burnout from packed schedules
✔️ Difficulty setting healthy boundaries

This is a great time to reset, find balance, and create routines that support both success and wellbeing.🌱

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