Therapy Thursday

There is a crazy paradox in the mental health game, where we find that the more we allow ourselves to let go of control, the more control we actually have. Let's examine why this happens and how you can practice letting go of control. 

If you've listened to past episodes, you've probably heard me talking about how important thought choices are to get the results in life that we want. But how exactly do we choose our thoughts when they seem so automatic and fast? Here is a simple 3 step approach to get started, by checking your E.G.O.

There is something very interesting that happens when a person's vulnerability is made public - whether due to a death, sickness, tragedy, or disaster - we see people rally together to help the person. I believe that we can create that same sense of love, support, community, and belonging, but without the need for tragedy or heartache, by simply choosing to be more public with our vulnerability.

By far one of my most requested topics for episodes is about boundaries. So in this episode we continue the conversation from previous episodes,  and specifically discuss how to communicate healthy boundaries and what to do when those boundaries aren't respected. 

As a therapist with LGBTQ+ clients, and as an LGBTQ+ person myself, I often hear the concern presented (usually by parents) that it's "just a phase." The majority of the time, this is coming from parents or loved ones who are worried about their child/family member, and who only want what is best for them. So let's discuss the implications of what would happen even if something was "just a phase" so we can figure out how to best show love and support for everyone. 

If you've been following the Olympics at all this week, you probably heard about Simone Biles withdrawing from the final events due to mental health concerns. Let's talk about what this means and why it is such a big deal.

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Learning how to get curious about our emotions the way a scientist is curious about specimens under a microscope helps us not only understand them better, but actually helps us regain emotional control. 

If you've ever used "reverse psychology," you've been taking advantage of the principle of Psychological Reactance. But what exactly is it, and how can understanding it improve our mental health and relationships? Let's explore!

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One question I've been asked frequently when people are starting their mental health journey is about the difference between a therapist and a life coach, and which one they should go to. So let's take a look!

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Have you ever wished you could make something happen by just thinking about it? Well the expectancy effect is probably as close to that real world supper power that you can get, and the crazy thing is we use it every day!

Originally shared July 1, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling