by pfote | Aug 29, 2023 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
You Celebrate Being You! June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Celebrating Pride each year is important for the mental health of the LGBTQ+ community and is crucial for their well being.? Pride also helps people celebrate being LGBTQ+, including community, acceptance,...
by pfote | Aug 29, 2023 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
I know, I know? your therapist gives you homework which seems doable in session as you?re agreeing to try it. But then the session ends, you go back to your regular life and suddenly the time, energy and motivation are lacking. Maybe you squeeze your homework in at...
by pfote | Aug 29, 2023 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
June is?PTSD?(posttraumatic stress disorder) awareness month. PTSD is a disorder that can develop after one is in or exposed to a traumatic event. Some of the most common signs are: Intense distress at reminders of the trauma Easily irritable or aggressive behavior...
by pfote | Aug 29, 2023 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
Have you ever felt a difficult emotion come up such as?stress,?anger, worry, or loneliness, and thought ?ugh, I?m feeling that crummy emotion again?? This is a common response to uncomfortable emotions as our instinct is often to push those feelings away and make room...
by pfote | Aug 29, 2023 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
The CDC recently released some information on the importance of?social connection, which probably isn?t really news to most of us, but now we have specific information on the way loneliness affects us. The pandemic heightened an already increasing sense of isolation,...
by pfote | Aug 29, 2023 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
Self-care is an important practice that promotes overall well-being and nurtures a healthy relationship with oneself. It includes a wide range of activities and habits that prioritize self-nurturing, relaxation, and personal growth. Engaging in self-care allows you to...
