Being a therapist is hard work. Not always, though. Sometimes someone I really “get” makes everything in the therapeutic process effortlessly align. I know exactly what the person in front of me needs to hear. I know exactly what it is that will help – and the person I’m working with just runs with it. Other times, not so much. I’m confronted with challenges, things I’ve never heard before, and struggle to find the right …
Therapy is an interesting thing. The therapeutic relationship between therapist and client – unique and unlike any other relationship. We share about our past, our secrets, our fears, struggles, and our hopes and dreams…It’s one of the few places we can go where no topic is off limits or too taboo. Your therapist, non judgmental and acting with “unconditional positive regard” for you, provides not only an active listening ear, but acts to be as …
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Amid the COVID-19 outbreak and social distancing recommendations, people are opting to (or being told to) stay at home. This means that many things that we typically do face-to-face (such as doctor’s appointments, work meetings, and even social interactions) are now being done virtually from home. Many therapists, including myself, are even temporarily taking therapy online in order to protect the safety and well-being of ourselves, the community, and people we work with. So what …
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Just like that, everything has changed. Jobs are being lost, local businesses are being forced to shut down, lives are being disrupted, and uncertainty about the future has led to widespread anxiety, stress, and panic. At a time when we need to be most connected, we are being asked for good reason to remain “socially distant” – which if it hasn’t already – will be leading to increased isolation and loneliness…There are, however, steps we …
So I started piano lessons about 6 weeks ago and this wasn’t the first time. The first time I got started was about a year ago. I took 3 lessons and abruptly stopped. One of the reasons I gave for giving up so soon was that I was “too busy” and too distracted with my professional life. Although there may have been some truth to the fact that I wasn’t really ready, a lot of …
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