Who is the biggest critic of yourself? Chances are its not your partner, kid or parent, its you! It can be such a struggle to wind down the constant inner critic and judgment you have for yourself. Over time this can lead to lower feelings of self-esteem, anxiety and depressive feelings. Some self-criticism might sound […]
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Many people are curious about therapy intensives, yet one question sits quietly underneath all the others: What does it actually feel like? Will it be overwhelming?Too intense?Emotionally exhausting? These are important questions—especially if you’re already feeling fragile, tired, or unsure how much more you can hold. The truth is, a well-guided therapy intensive does not
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When you think of self-care, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you probably think of diet, exercise, and caring for your physical health. Caring for your body is essential. After all, self-care improves your prognosis for a wide range of conditions, from heart failure to diabetes. However, there’s more to self-care than
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Depression impacts over 18 million people (1 in 10) in the United States each year. It can range from mild to more severe. Many people are not aware of the symptoms and are unsure if they are depressed. You may not have all these symptoms but they usually occur most days and can really hold
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Many clients I first meet with have entered therapy for the first time and seem uncertain about what to expect. This is normal and it can feel uncomfortable at first but I think it helps for us to clarify what to expect so you have a better idea of how therapy can help you. There
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Integrating somatic practices can bring transformation. Healing isn’t just about talking—it’s about feeling, breathing, and reconnecting with your body. That’s why yoga and somatic practices can transform the therapy intensive experience. When you have the spaciousness of several hours together, your nervous system finally has time to shift out of doing and into being. There’s
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Many issues related to anxiety and depression can work well for a therapy session. But deep healing doesn’t always follow a schedule. It can be challenging to go too deep in a typical 50 minute sessions especially for deeper issues related to trauma. There just is not enough time. Plus it is a struggle to
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When Weekly Therapy Isn’t Enough: How to Know If You’re Ready for a Therapy Intensive Have you ever felt like you keep circling the same issues in therapy—and not making more progress, and feeling stuck? How do you know if weekly therapy isn’t enough? Weekly sessions can be incredibly supportive, but sometimes the pace of
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Facing the Fears That Come with Setting Boundaries Setting boundaries sounds simple—“just say no” or “tell them how you feel”—but for many people, even the thought of setting a boundary brings up fear. These fears are real, and they often come from past experiences, patterns in relationships, or internal beliefs we’ve carried for years. If
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Life can be challenging often on a day to day basis. It can be difficult to find ways to cope with it all. You may struggle to reach out for help from family or friends, believing you should figure it out on your own. Or maybe its really a struggle to find the courage to
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