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Confronting Your Triggers
Imagine a scenario in which you feel emotionally challenged, irritated or “triggered” in some way. Perhaps someone has said something you inherently disagree with, something you perceive as untrue, disrespectful or immature. How do you handle it? What is the way you typically respond? And what if your response doesn’t elicit the reply you were hoping for? And furthermore, what if the person irritating you is…your therapist!? (GASP!)
Boundaries during the holiday season
Its that time of year again, New Hallothanksmas, aka Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New years. Although for many this time of year is exciting and an opportunity to live out past times and traditions with people you love. For man, this span of 3 ½ months is has an extra layer of tension. Questions like “Will my in-laws speak negatively of me if we decide to stay home this year for Christmas?” or “What if I can’t afford to get everyone that matters to me a gift and have to prioritize...” begin to swirl around in our minds, effectively taking away the peace that we should rightfully own this time of year.
Grief is for more than death
When you think of or look up a definition of ‘grief,’ it’s typically thought of as “deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death.” But it’s such a specific feeling isn’t it? And I don’t know about you, but I’ve felt it WAY more often than exclusively around death.
How many different types of grief are you aware of besides death?
What to do when your spouse doesn’t want therapy
When things aren’t going well in your relationship, it’s already a very isolating and lonely feeling. If your spouse or partner isn’t willing or committed to try counseling, it can feel even more lonely and frustrating.
While you obviously cannot control and should not manipulate your partner into therapy, there are sometimes a few suggestions that may help.
Fear of letting go
“The things that bring us into therapy and what we want to heal from are the very things we subconsciously try to hold onto. Fearing wellness is, in my experience, one of if not the most pernicious barriers to healing.”
Grief Relief
3 part healing series for mind, body + spirit
3 Fridays in March, 17th, 24th and 31st from 11:00am - 12:30pm at The Space
