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December 29, 2020/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Career & Finances, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Family, Health + Sleep, Identity, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Self-Esteem, Sleep, Suicidal Thoughts, Women's Health/by Marketing

As we look toward 2021, many of us may take time to reflect on resolutions and intentions to carry into the upcoming new year. For those who struggle with disordered eating and poor body image, this time of year may be especially challenging due to the constant rhetoric and messages around programs designed for weight loss. If you are in recovery from an eating disorder, diet culture’s strong presence during this time may activate parts of you to feel ambivalent around your recovery goals. This is normal and this does not mean you are failing for having those thoughts. You are not alone!

Stress + Staying at Home: The Rise of Intimate Partner Violence

December 28, 2020/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Clinician Resources, Couples Counseling, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Emotional Trauma, Family Counseling, Mental Health, Physical Trauma, Relationship Issues, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Sexual Trauma, Witnessing Traumatic Experiences / PTSD/by Marketing

Violence within intimate relationships is on the rise. Increased stress + staying at home + social isolation has help create a “perfect storm” for violence within the home. Being familiar with the types of abuse that can occur within relationships is an important step to recognize “red flags” to help yourself and/ or others who are experiencing or have experienced abuse during quarantine.

Not Feeling Accepted During Holiday Gatherings: LGBTQIA+

December 28, 2020/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Clinician Resources, Depression, Family, Identity, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Esteem/by Marketing

The holidays can be a tough time of year, especially for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, genderqueer, queer, intersexed, agender, asexual, and ally community who experience homophobia during holiday gatherings. We all need to feel physically and emotionally safe, to feel connected within relationship. If these elements are not present or lacking in family gatherings, individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community can feel especially vulnerable to rejection which can exacerbate underlying mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety.

Mindfulness Exercise to Prepare for Difficult Conversations

December 23, 2020/in ADD, Adults, Anger Management, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief | Loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationships | Self-CARE, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

To put it simply, boundaries are a way to understand how we relate to ourselves and other people. Individuals can have boundaries that range from rigid, to healthy, to porous, and oftentimes someone’s boundaries can be different depending on the context. For example, someone with healthy boundaries around their time may have rigid emotional boundaries. MyTherapistAid.com offers a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of each boundary type.

Stages of Change and Timelines

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Couples, Substance Use | Addiction, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

These interventions are great for exploring and processing through substance use. Using a metaphor for Stages of Change helps the client conceptualize where they are at in their recovery process, and it helps build trust between the therapist and the client. Using a timeline activity helps the client gain insight into patterns throughout their life so that they can better anticipate triggers and potential needs.

Remembering Important Dates

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Families, Grief | Loss, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Video Intervention/by Marketing

Remembering Important Dates: Acknowledging the important dates in loved ones’ lives can help you strengthen your relationships by showing them that you care about them. Important dates can include birthdays, anniversaries, difficult milestones, big job interviews, or a medical appointment. There are a lot of different ways to keep track of these dates, and finding a system that works for you can help you stay on top of important dates. Some ideas include using an online or paper calendar, creating reminders on one (or more) of your devices, or post-it notes around your house. It may also be helpful to think about how you want to acknowledge the date (e.g., sending a text, giving a gift, etc).

Navigating Difficult Relationships FAST

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Depression | Anxiety, Families, Relationships | Self-CARE, Substance Use | Addiction, Video Intervention/by Marketing

he acronym, FAST, comes from dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and it describes how to promote self-respect while navigating challenging relationship situations:

F – Fair, show fairness to yourself and the other person.

A – Apologize and take responsibility only when appropriate.

S – Stick to your values to preserve your sense of integrity

T – Truthful, be truthful and avoid bending the truth (e.g., exaggerating, acting helpless)

For more information, visit https://www.optimumperformanceinstitute.com/dbt-treatment/dbt-fast-skills-explained/

Gratitude During the Holidays

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Children, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Families, Grief | Loss, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

This year, holiday celebrations are likely different than in past years. In addition to acknowledging whatever emotions come up for you during the holidays this year, another helpful thing can be practicing gratitude. A growing body of research has shown that people who engage in gratitude practices (even during the COVID-19 pandemic) have higher wellbeing and vitality than those who do not. To get you started, the following website has a great list of ideas about ways to practice gratitude individually or with loved ones: https://daringtolivefully.com/gratitude-exercises

Creating Balance Meditation

December 23, 2020/in ADD, Adults, Anger Management, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Families, Grief | Loss, Relationships | Self-CARE, Substance Use | Addiction, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

This activity uses getting quiet and posing a question to oneself, “How can I be more balanced?” as well as using the imagery of balancing on a tree branch to create an embodied experience of balance.

Creating a Safe Place at Home

December 23, 2020/in Adults, Children, Couples, Depression | Anxiety, Divorce, Families, Grief | Loss, Teens, Trauma, Video Intervention/by Marketing

Choose a space in your home to dedicate to safety and calmness. This could be a room, or even a closet, corner, or a spot outside. Fill the space with things that make you feel safe and calm, so that you can take breaks there and feel more grounded. When thinking about things to include, it can be helpful to think about what textures, smells, imagery, sounds, lighting, or tastes help you feel safe, calm, and grounded

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Self-CARE Wheel

Stress + Staying at Home: The Rise of Intimate Partner Violence

Not Feeling Accepted During Holiday Gatherings: LGBTQIA+

Mindfulness Exercise to Prepare for Difficult Conversations

Stages of Change and Timelines

Remembering Important Dates

Navigating Difficult Relationships FAST

Gratitude During the Holidays

Creating Balance Meditation

Creating a Safe Place at Home

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