Better For It with Katie Williams

Do I need a friend or a therapist? with psychologist & psychotherapist Rashida Dungarwalla

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If you've never been to therapy, it can be intimidating to know how or where to start.

But acknowledging you need help is the first step to receiving it and getting better.

In this episode, Katie speaks with registered psychologist & clinical psychotherapist, and founder of Flow State Space, Rashida Dungarwalla, to find out how to get started in therapy and how to make the most of it once you're there.

They discuss:

  • The reasons why people seek therapy (it's not just because something "bad" has happened to you!)
  • Why you should seek therapy over sharing with your friends, family or partner
  • Warning signs that your mental health might be declining
  • How to get a Mental Health Care plan 
  • What to look for in a therapist
  • And how to prepare for your sessions & do the work outside of therapy to ensure you're getting the most out of it

    • Follow Rashida on Instagram at @flow.state.space

    This is what we think you should be reading, watching & listening to this week:

    Katie recommends:

    Podcast: Do you F*****ng Mind

    Book: 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think Kindle Edition - Brianna Wiest 

    YouTube: The Holistic Psychologist https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHolisticPsychologist

    Rashida recommends:

    Podcast: Better For It

    Book: The Boy who was Raised as a Dog - Bruce D. Perry

    Netflix: The Circle

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