What Heals in Psychotherapy? The Empathy Revolution

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The Power of Empathy: A Surrender, Not a Strategy Empathy is not a technique.It is not a box to tick, a tool to master, or a clever word to slot into a sentence when things get heavy.Empathy is the act of unarming yourself.It is the holy surrender of ego—the relinquishing of “knowing” so that you can feel…

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How to Set Goals that Stick: Download Our Free Guide

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January marks the start of a new year; a natural transition and point of reflection for many. On behalf of many therapists, the idea of New Years’ resolutions are kind of ‘bleh’. Is this because we know that much of real, lasting change is non-linear? Or that pressure around new years’ resolutions creates short-lived feelings…

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What Do Therapists Really Think About Empathy?

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In today’s challenge of Therapists Being Human, I asked a group of therapists to tell me what they really think about empathy. Past the prestige of their academic degrees and all the clinical jargon. What is empathy…and why is it so essential to our healing? Scroll below to hear what therapists actually think about empathy…

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Childhood Trauma Holiday Triggers: Survive with Self-Compassion

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Childhood trauma is not something people ‘get over’ or ‘fix’. These wounds shape the fabric of a person’s DNA and influence interpretations of the world around them. When people choose the path of self-discovery, processing their experiences through a lens of compassion, and working to break unwanted cycles, they are not getting rid of these…

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7 Question Guide to Decide on In-Person or Online Therapy

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Online therapy experienced a sudden boom that was prompted by the spread of COVID-19 in 2020. Mental health became a nearly unavoidable topic of conversation as people were faced with unprecedented uncertainty on a global scale and experienced new levels of social isolation. Online therapy provided access to a confidential and therapeutic space to share…

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Coping with Imposter Syndrome

Coping with Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like a fraud or that you just don’t belong? Have you ever felt as if you’re holding your breath waiting to be found out or called out for your incompetence? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Keep reading to find out what you can do about the all-too-common phenomenon called imposter…

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Coping with Grief and Loss

Coping with Grief and Loss

Are you struggling with grief or loss in your life? Here’s a brief guide to help you find ways to deal with painful emotions that come with loss.  What is grief anyways? Grief is a natural response to loss. It is the emotional pain we experience when we lose something or someone that we love.…

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Coping with Change

Coping with Change

Are you struggling to make a change in life or having difficulty adjusting to an unwanted or unexpected change? If so, this brief guide can provide you with some considerations and tools for navigating change. Step 1 – Normalize difficulties with change Is it normal to have such a hard time with change? Yes. As…

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Coping with Trauma

Coping with Trauma

What is trauma anyways? Trauma is a lasting emotional response that can be experienced from witnessing a deeply distressing or disturbing event or series of events. Your sense of safety can be impacted when you survive a traumatic event. You may find yourself being frustrated or irritable towards yourself or others because you can’t simply…

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Coping with Depression

Coping with Depression

What is depression? Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or down. It is a medical illness that impacts the way you think, act, and feel over a prolonged period of time. The time period can vary,can be done through however, typically people who experience depression over a two-week period or more meet the criteria…

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