Tag: Therapy
Mental Health, Made Simple
Mental health is less complicated than you think—and it’s all about energy Warning: This is a long post. Stick with it, though, and you’ll know ...
When Therapy is Actually Life Coaching
Understand how and when therapy is actually life coaching. And which one is right for you. If you’ve ever been confused over the difference, there’s ...
What is the Average Number of Therapy Sessions?
So, you want to know, “What is the average number of therapy sessions? How long will it take me to reach my goals?” Good questions. ...
Can Your Therapist be Mad at You?
I could end this blog in one sentence by simply saying, yes. Your therapist can be mad at you. Since that wouldn’t help you gain ...
Can I be Friends with my Therapist?
It’s not unreasonable to wonder, “Can I be friends with my therapist?” And really, it’s not even a bad idea in a lot of ways. ...
Tell Me About Your Mother (Just Kidding)
Today I want to answer the question, “If I come to you for therapy, will you make me tell you about my mother?” No… not ...
Rationalizing Away Your Emotions – It’s No Big Deal, Right?
Every day, you feel all kinds of emotions, and to get along, you don’t express them. You “let it go”. If someone annoys you, you ...
What is Transference?
What is transference and why should you care about it? Well, it means you are taking ideas and expectations from your past and putting them ...
Why Should You Face Your Feelings? Answer: To Be Happy
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. Quote by James Baldwin Isn’t There an Easier ...
We Are Story-Making Machines
Why Revisiting Your History in Therapy Makes Your Life Better Today Sometimes it’s hard to understand the point of revisiting your history in therapy. I ...
