Are you a fan of Lord of the Rings? The Marvel Universe? Dungeons and Dragons? Star Wars? Let’s say, we are working on noticing the part of you that takes over when you’re really angry. Maybe we’ve found that your face starts to feel really hot when that part shows up in your body. OrContinue reading “Understanding Geek Therapy: A New Approach to Mental Health”
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Understanding Parts Work in Therapy
Parts work in therapy is a fascinating approach that views the mind as being composed of different “parts” or sub-personalities, each with its own perspectives, job duties, and more. This method helps individuals understand and harmonize these parts to achieve better mental health and self-awareness. You may have heard it called parts work, Internal FamilyContinue reading “Understanding Parts Work in Therapy”
The Importance of Feeling Understood by Your Therapist
Having a therapist who “gets you” can offer several significant benefits: This is not to say that you want a therapist who is going to be your best friend – there are serious considerations to the boundaries within a therapeutic relationship that limit friendship outside of therapy. However, I’ve had many clients shout “yes!” fromContinue reading “The Importance of Feeling Understood by Your Therapist”
Understanding Religious and Spiritual Abuse: Signs, Effects, and Recovery
Whether you grew up in a strict religious household or you fell into a cult later in life, religious and spiritual abuse is more common that you might think. It has many names and comes in many forms. Religious abuse. Spiritual Trauma. Faith Abuse. Cult Trauma. Faith-based control. Belief manipulation. Additionally, there are many waysContinue reading “Understanding Religious and Spiritual Abuse: Signs, Effects, and Recovery”
Creative Therapeutic Techniques for Mental Health | Imagination in Therapy, Stress Reduction, and Social Engagement
If you are a creative, you have a huge leg up when it comes to building healthy coping skills! We use creativity even in the most dry straight-forward therapy approaches. For example, when using a classic therapy technique called “thought challenging”, we can creatively approach that by thinking about what the negative thought-holder looks like.Continue reading “Creative Therapeutic Techniques for Mental Health | Imagination in Therapy, Stress Reduction, and Social Engagement”
Heal Anxiety and Stress with Creative Arts Therapy
Creative Arts Therapy Can Help You Feel More Connected and Less Stressed Sometimes it’s hard to find the words when you’re deep in the mud. Many people who start creative arts therapy feel stuck in a rut or like they are unable to move forward. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety, self-esteem issues, transitions, or traumaContinue reading “Heal Anxiety and Stress with Creative Arts Therapy”
Unlock Healing for Past Traumas: EMDR Therapy Explained
Old wounds can end up controlling our thoughts, feelings, and actions. When that happens – it can be frustrating, confusing, shameful, and depressing. Many people who start trauma therapy feel unsure of how to navigate a deeper healing journey – it can feel like you are trying to take a complicated train ride in aContinue reading “Unlock Healing for Past Traumas: EMDR Therapy Explained”
Dungeons & Dragons Therapy: Fostering Mental Well-Being and Community
Can casting fireball and pretending to swing battle axes really help your mental health? Absolutely! The power of imagination and visualization within this game paired with the support of a licensed therapist can bring a plethora of benefits for those looking for support. For example, participating in a Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) therapy group canContinue reading “Dungeons & Dragons Therapy: Fostering Mental Well-Being and Community”
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