Really Useful Therapy: Another way to look at things

Tamara and Nancy answer more of the questions you've submitted. This episode explores the emotions clients experience in therapy, including the tender, sometimes surprising feelings of love toward their therapist.

Discussion about EMDR.  Thoughts on who it might be useful for and the reasons for doing attachment and identity work prior to doing EMDR to improve the results.

Self-care is the practice of intentionally taking action to maintain or improve your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.  

Creativity and transformation are deeply intertwined. Creativity fuels transformation by imagining new possibilities, reshaping ideas, and redefining boundaries. Whether in art, science, personal growth, or societal change, creativity is the spark that initiates transformation.

Understanding how alleviating depression may be less focusing on "figuring out" what is bothering us and more on creating energy, action and self-expression as an antidote for healing.  

Happiness and depression might seem like polar opposites, but emotions are more complex than just being on opposite ends of a spectrum. 

Someone struggling with depression doesn’t necessarily feel sad all the time; they might feel numb, empty, or disconnected from things they once enjoyed. And happiness isn’t just the absence of sadness. The discussion centers around ways to understand and nurture a sense of contentment that can exist even when life experiences are not ideal.  

Setting boundaries can be tough, especially when others resist or when it stirs up discomfort. But it’s also a vital part of self-care. 

The challenge often comes from guilt or fear of conflict, but remember: boundaries are not about controlling others, they're about taking care of yourself. Whether it's saying "no" without over-explaining, limiting energy-draining interactions, or protecting your time, it's all about ensuring that you’re not sacrificing your well-being.

In a follow up to Episode 10, Tamara and Nancy talk about applying grit to larger life issues which requires a different type of courage; being scared, but doing it anyway.  

Would it surprise you to know doing hard things involves the paradox of having both strength and the willingness to not look strong? Join Tamara and Nancy as they discuss how persistence, grit and vulnerability can work together.