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Mental Health Professionals Share How They're Protecting Their Peace in 2021

Mental Health Professionals Share How They're Protecting Their Peace in 2021

Despite being a quiet and calming time for ourselves, the act of meditating can feel intimidating. However, sitting still with yourself certainly isn't the only way to center your mind. "Reading has proven to be my simplest and most successful mode of self-care," says Michele Koury LMHC; Ed.M; M.A., and founder of Know Yourself Counseling in Manhattan.

Ah, the large and complicated iceberg that can be likened to the therapeutic process. The first few sessions are largely about “information gathering” and “rapport building.” Therapist and client get a sense of their shared ch
This is where the inquiry process intrinsic to therapy comes in. With your therapist, you can track different points in life that brought you to where you are now. The goal is to know yourself better, keep with you the things that served, and let go
This is the APA definition of psychodynamic therapy. The idea is to use the past to better understand the present - and empower ourselves in facing the future. This means a lot of “tell me about your mom/dad/primary caregiver” and “
Some highlights from this morning’s wonderful conversation with multi-talented ( 🎷🎸 🛼 ) @priscilatnd. We talked about “fear of falling” and how safety gear can actually be viewed as a metaphor for being vulnerable in #therapy! W
I really wanted to feature roller-skaters in @byrdie after noticing the increased social media visibility of roller-skating (and other hobbies) throughout the pandemic. As a novice skater myself, I know how much fun the activity is. More importantly,