Thoughts on Therapy, Empowerment & Creativity

✨ Thoughts on Therapy, Empowerment & Creativity ✨

Harnessing the Cosmic Energies: Vision Boarding with Astrology for a Fulfilling New Year 2024
Irene Maropakis Irene Maropakis

Harnessing the Cosmic Energies: Vision Boarding with Astrology for a Fulfilling New Year 2024

By integrating the specific astrological influences of 2024 into your vision board, you enhance your goal-setting journey with cosmic insights. Embrace the unique dynamics offered by your astrological chart, trusting that the cosmic forces are conspiring to support your journey throughout the year. May your vision board serve as a cosmic roadmap, guiding you towards a year of growth, abundance, and harmonious alignment with the celestial energies of 2024.

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Why You Feel Therapy isn’t Worth the Investment.
Irene Maropakis Irene Maropakis

Why You Feel Therapy isn’t Worth the Investment.

Why is Therapy an Investment in Yourself?Investment is something we take part of everyday, consciously, and unconsciously. We invest in our friendships, we invest in our careers, our meals, our conversations, we invest in our personal belongings, from iPad’s to belts and shoes. So why when we think of therapy, do our brains go to "waste of time"?

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Yes, You Can Have Real Effective Therapy in Your Pajamas. Here’s Why Telehealth Therapy Works.
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Yes, You Can Have Real Effective Therapy in Your Pajamas. Here’s Why Telehealth Therapy Works.

Remote learning, remote working, remote doctor visits, and now remote therapy? When I bring up that I conduct sessions via teletherapy most ask me “Can I really have effective therapy from my couch?” The answer is, yes! In this article we will explore what telehealth is, its benefits and challenges, as well as some lovely juicy research (don’t worry, TLDR included) on why telehealth is an effective therapy practice that may be the right fit for you!

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How Mercury Retrograde Affects Your Mental Health
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How Mercury Retrograde Affects Your Mental Health

We see the words “Mercury is in Retrograde” all across the internet, but have we take time to really understand what it means? When we think of Mercury Retrograde the first idea that comes to mind is “Bad Times”. I would like to challenge that notion. In this article we will explore what Mercury Retrograde is, how it affects your mental health, and how to use this and all retrogrades for your benefit!

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What to Ask Yourself Before Starting Therapy
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What to Ask Yourself Before Starting Therapy

One of the biggest hurdles to seeking services is our own mental and emotional readiness. Therapy is a process that invites you to explore unresolved issues and difficult experiences. This can be difficult to navigate without some baseline of what you actually are looking for. Here are some questions to ask yourself that can guide you in preparing for therapy, and ultimately finding the best therapist for you!

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The Art of Feeling Your Feelings
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The Art of Feeling Your Feelings

When it comes to self-care, your emotional needs are just as important and physical and mental ones. Acknowledging and accepting all your emotions, even those you’d rather suppress, takes effort, but being able to welcome sadness, anxiety, anger or regret is a vital step on the path to self-love. Only when you recognize your feelings can you decide whether to change or influence them.

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