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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?
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
What makes a good therapy session?
Spoiler Alert: it’s not just a ‘good therapist.’
Whether you’re new to the therapeutic process or not, knowing how to utilize and evaluate your therapy sessions is very worthwhile knowledge. You and your therapist are both bringing different things to the table and investing into your time together, so you ought to know what to look for and how you can make the most of each session. Just like in any other profession, there are good therapists and poor ones, creative ones and lazy ones, good fits and bad fits. The same goes for clients! Some are actually willing to do the work and will see change as a result, while others just want to talk once a week and stay trapped in their comfort zones.
How to know if you’re making progress in therapy?
Whether you’re heading into your first therapy session or you’ve been in counseling for years, it’s important to have an awareness of if it’s actually WORKING. Are you able to pinpoint ways that you have actually grown or changed? What can you do today that you couldn’t do a year ago?
The way in which you and your therapist establish landmarks in your treatment plan can make or break your overall experience and motivation.
Help for grieving
I’m relatively new to big losses and understanding the journey of grief, but each time I experience it, I learn a little something. If you or someone you know is experiencing grief and loss, you might benefit from receiving or offering some of these suggestions and recognizing what NOT to do as well.
Help for self exploration
Our own Jordan Bonner is now officially a published author! As with all great therapists, Jordan has a heart for truly helping to cultivate change within her clients. But that’s not easy! Changing patterns is hard work and takes lots of intention.
