Tag: Feelings

Committing To Therapy

Considering therapy is a big step.  Connecting with your therapist and following through past your fear can be scary and difficult at times.  In this Short Talk with Scott, I discuss the importance of giving yourself 90 days to see if things turn around for you.  Check it out:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6ZpjtG1hpw To see more Videos and to…

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Controlling Your Anxiety

Between Covid 19, nationwide protests, and the new election cycle upon us, Stress and anxiety are on the rise…Not sure what to do? Try these tips to help you cope with it. – Focus on things you can control (ie. get a good night’s sleep) – Stay ‘virtually’ connected – Be kind to yourself (ie….

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Make The Most of Everyday!!

Not sure if we are going forward or backwards with the Covid-19 Virus? Remember this: Love is NOT cancelled. Taking care of yourself is NOT cancelled. Hope is NOT cancelled. Laughter is NOT cancelled. Embrace all of the good you have in your life today. What was the last thing that made you really laugh…

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Checking in

While staying in contact with friends and loved ones is important, asking “how are you?” can seem habitual. It’s is a perfectly normal way to begin a conversation or meeting and understood as a polite way to express concern, to which “I’m fine” or “Good” are socially acceptable responses. But is “how are you?” really…

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How are you?

We have gone and in some ways still dealing with Covid-19 to the death of Geroge Floyd and the aftermath, without catching our breath. For different reasons both have changed the texture of our lives. How are you really feeling? Here’s your reminder to check in with yourself. 😁 I’m feeling great! 😊 I’m feeling pretty good!…

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Goal For Right Now!!

Covid-19 has caused a lot of unknowns.   Am I going to be safe? Are my loved ones going to be safe?   How am I going to manage?   How long are they going to keep this Safe at Home going?   What am I going to do?   Are all of your thoughts…

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How Are You “Really” Feeling?

How are you feeling? How many times have we been asked that question? How many times have we asked it? How many times have we given or received an authentic answer? Most say, I’m good, great, and that’s also what we expect to hear in return. What if we really tuned in and named our…

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Feeling your feelings.

Being in a time of the unknown, how are you feeling right now? Deeper yet, why do you feel that way? To be able to label and understand one’s emotions is crucial in moving past them.  The book Permission To Feel by Marc Brackett, Ph.D. is an excellent resource. Need help sorting through things? Let…

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