HG LPC - Psychotherapy

With the great Dr. Richard Schwartz, IFS creator in Salt Lake City, Utah

Self-care is something I think about a-lot. When I used to run groups, I always asked clients what are you doing for self-care today. And most often I would find the answers like a check off on a box without real deep investment into the process.
This author puts it best:

“If you think of self-care as a goal, it becomes another task to check off the list,” Dr. Lakshmin said. “But when you think about it as values and decisions that inform all of your different roles and activities, it can deeply impact the quality of your life.”

How to Escape ‘Faux Self-Care’ Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a psychiatrist who specializes in women’s health, says you don’t need bubble baths to beat burnout. Here’s what she says to do instead.

I could not have put it better. A great article for parents of teens.

Teens Are Struggling Right Now. What Can Parents Do? The psychologist Lisa Damour shares advice on how to connect, what healthy emotions look like and when to step in.

Meditation does not have to be so hard. The simpler your technique is the better.

If You Think You Have to Cross Your Legs to Meditate You’re Doing it Wrong — Hala Ghanem, LPC Psychotherapy Meditating shouldn’t be an attempt to become a pretzel. The jury is already out, you no longer have to wonder if meditation or mindfulness will help you, it is already well established that it can. Maybe you tried it a few times using an app, or a YouTube video, maybe you even ventured on a retrea

Today my teen reminded me of how important it is to take a day off. To enjoy the beach, the snow or a just good nature walk. Here is a little more about that.

Take an Effective Mental Health Day like a Boss — Hala Ghanem, LPC Psychotherapy It all begins with an idea.

We don’t know why teen girls are feeling this way. Social media seems to be one of the factors, and another one is the socialization of teen boys and their interactions with teen girls - that points to the sexual violence experienced now more than ever. But that’s not the whole story. Girls are more likely to internalize with feelings of shame and guilt. Teach your girls to monitor those feelings and keep them in check as a start. And limit social media using screen time limits.

The crisis in American girlhood Stark findings on the pervasive sadness, suicidal thoughts and sexual violence endured by teen girls have jolted parents and the wider public.

Living in the tri state area means you have to work extra hard to keep up with the demands of life. Anxiety is on a continuum. Sometimes it’s masked by your success and your work ethic. It’s been a useful tool to get your forward in life until it stops getting useful or becomes painful to carry around. Here is a great article with actual tools and a checklist to see if you fall into functional anxiety category.

How to Tell If Your Everyday Worries Are Really High-Functioning Anxiety What is high-functioning anxiety? While it isn’t a formal psychiatric diagnosis, it can take a toll on mental health. Here’s what to know about the condition, symptoms to watch for, and tips for how to manage it.

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