Therapy Thursday with Cecilia Mannella

This week on Therapy Thursday, Cecilia wants to talk to you about divisiveness and how we can move from a mindset of "either-or" to "this AND that".  By opening up to the idea that two very opposite views can actually be true at the same time allows us to improve not only our mental wellness but also our relationships with others and ourselves.  Continue listening to get the full idea!

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When did we learn to hate ourselves?

Welcome to our newest series! Therapist thoughts with Cecilia Mannella. Cecilia wants to talk about what's on her mind and she wants to hear what's on yours! Leave your comments below as well as any topic suggestions!

Today, Cecilia is talking about body image, body shame, and the idea of body positivity. She goes in-depth with the question "when did we learn to hate ourselves?" she gives her perspective on the issue and her opinions on the root cause!

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This is a replay from an old "coffee talk" series that we wanted to reshare with you! #throwbackthursday 🎉

As important as it was then, it is JUST as important today!

It is a quick reminder of how 'being busy' all the time is NOT a badge of honour! It's time to step back & look around!

Do you need a break? Watch for some great tips & tricks on how to take a break and rest.

Because, YOU deserve it! 💙💙

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It's back to school! How are you holding up?!

Today, I want to share with you some tips & tricks for the parents who are managing the many emotions that arise with heading back to school this year.

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Values are the things that are important to us. And values, themselves are very important for our mental health and wellness.

Why? Because our values show others what kind of person we are and what matters most to ourselves. BUT, they also remind us of ourselves. There can be a lot of anxiety in the world and a lot of uncertainty - our values are what help bring us back to who we are, to remember what is in our minds and our hearts.

And that is really important for our mental health and wellness. Because reminding ourselves of who we are can make us feel calm.  In today's Therapy Thursday I am talking all about values - how to choose them and how to show up in them!

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If you have ever experienced someone telling you what you 'should' be doing, it's likely that it didn't make you feel good or maybe you responded with another 'should' ... "you SHOULDN'T be telling me what to do".

We are 'shoulding' ALL over the place.

The word should is powerful. It is full of shame, guilt, and low self-esteem. But it's not the only powerful word. Keep listening to find out how you can turn your shoulds around! For yourself and for the relationships in your life.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: What would happen if you changed your 'shoulds' to 'coulds'? Write your should statement in the comments, follow it with a could statement. Notice the difference you feel when you change that should into a could. Notice how that could statement opens up opportunity, what could happen?

I'll start... "I should wake up earlier" VS. "I could wake up earlier" - waking up earlier could allow more time for myself before the day begins.

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In therapy, we ask A LOT of questions. It's how we problem-solve with you.

One of the biggest and usually most difficult questions that come up in therapy is 'why?'

➡ Why do I do this to myself?

➡ Why did I act that way?

➡ Why do I stay?

➡ Why is this happening to me?

But here's the thing, those 'why' questions are only powerful if you have answers to them that will propel you forward. If you don't have the answer to those 'why' questions then you are falling into a trap.

Continue listening to this week's Therapy Thursday where I talk to you about what questions you can ask yourself instead of 'why', how to get curious about yourself and learn more about the person you are in order to get your answer to those 'why' questions!

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Stress is one major contributor to the lack of intimacy in a relationship.

This week (on social) has been all about relationships & ways to improve intimacy. We thought it would be great to reshare Cecilia's talk on how to rebuild intimacy in your relationship!

Listen to learn the three tips Cecilia says will help improve your relationship during these tough times.

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You have big emotions for a reason, but do you know why?

Today, I want to talk about a concept we refer to often with adults & children when managing our big emotions.

It's called name it and frame it.

This concept will help elevate your emotional connection & ability to see what's happening in your life from a different perspective.

𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭: Name an emotion you (or your child) have had recently? How would you frame it?

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Allyship with the LGBTQ+ community doesn't have to be acknowledged & celebrated one month a year...

It can be something we practice daily. Showing our support as an ally can look like unlearning all the heterosexual assumptions we have grown up to know.

It can be something as simple as asking "who are you seeing these days?" instead of "do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?"

It's about being open to questioning & examining your own assumptions, thoughts, and beliefs. Are they grounded in the assumption that heterosexuality is the norm?

Continue listening for more ideas to guide you in your allyship with the LGBTQ+ community...

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