Therapy Thursday

Sounds crazy right? The idea that bad habits actually have benefits? Well let's take a closer look and see what those bad habits are all about.

Originally shared April 15, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling. 

Parkinson's Law states that any work will expand to fill the time allotted to it. Is this true? If so, how can we use it to our advantage when it comes to our mental health?

Originally shared April 8, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling. 

As the world continues to make progress in the LGBTQ+ sphere, the unfortunate truth is that transgender people continue to face a very difficult battle. In this episode, I hope to help in whatever small way I can through education. 

Originally shared April 1, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling

We all spend a huge amount of time worrying about what other people are thinking. But not only is that usually unhelpful, it's actually downright impossible. 

Originally shared March 25, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling. 

What is codependency exactly? It is sort of a buzz-word that gets thrown around couples and relationships, but what does it really mean and what can we do about it?

Language has always fascinated me, and in this episode we dive in to how subtle shifts in language and word choice can make a big difference for your mental and emotional health. 

Originally shared March 11, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling

I probably should have planned better and saved this topic for October, but I love the analogy of haunted houses when thinking about how we face our fears. So let's dive in.

Originally shared March 4, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling.

You've probably heard the old adage, "You can't pour from an empty cup." But I see so many clients trying to do this. Let's examine how self-care actually enables you to be more helpful and healthy in the long run.

Originally shared February 25, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling 

One of the most basic tenants of therapeutic work is learning how to shift our perspectives around what happens to us in our life. This isn't about being delusional or rose-colored glasses - it's about harnessing the power to control your world.

Originally shared February 18, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling.

If you are familiar with the world of improv, you might know one of the cardinal rules is to use "yes, and..." in scenes. But this principle is also incredibly helpful in therapy to dissect our emotional needs.

Originally shared February 11, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling