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Many people in therapy have thoughts and questions that they’re unsure of but worry aren’t “appropriate” to talk about or might be awkward. Sometimes those thoughts and questions are actually very helpful to the therapeutic process and your therapist would welcome them. Here are 5 things you may be afraid to say to your therapist but they wish you would:
Read MoreOnce again, one of my favorite months of the year is upon us - Black History Month! I take pride being a Black man and I love learning about the rich history of Black inventors, doctors, activists, and leaders that have come before me. Reflecting on those who have paved the way for me to be the professional that I am today always brings me joy. This time of year also causes me to reflect on the struggles myself and my fellow Black and/or African Americans have experienced in the past, as well as the current and daily stressors we must navigate.
Read MoreMy 2 year old daughter absolutely loves the opening credits to the movie Elf, released in 2003. (Side note – I can’t believe it’s that old already!) As I watch it with her, I realize how much I have learned from watching the movie (now for the likely 15th time). I believe there is always something to learn from what we see, hear, and read. So, I come to you today with four valuable lessons I gleaned from the film.
Read MoreWhat is sand tray therapy? Sand tray therapy is a type of therapy where creative expression takes the place of verbal expression. The client and therapist can talk, of course, but talking is not the main focus. Instead, the client makes a “scene” or “world” in the sand tray using miniatures and figurines. The client can recreate their own unique, fictitious world, a scene from their life, or an event that happened that’s bothering them. Once the client is finished, the therapist and client can talk about what they created if they want to do some emotional processing of the scene.
Read MoreYou probably ask or are asked a version of this question multiple times a day. You probably respond with “good” and don’t think twice.
Someone recently asked me what the key to good mental health was – they guessed maybe healthy relationships, good genetics, or perhaps spirituality. I did have to stop and think for a second but then my answer was “it all starts with your feelings”. I believe that understanding your emotions is the key to good mental health.
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