Thoughts on Therapy, Empowerment & Creativity

✨ Thoughts on Therapy, Empowerment & Creativity ✨

Why You Feel Therapy isn’t Worth the Investment.
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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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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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