It’s Time for Self Care
May is mental health month. That means it’s time to take care of YOU. Take a moment to reflect on yourself and your relationships with our blog posts from April and May. And consider whether therapy (for yourself) might help.
Have Compassion for Yourself
Adulting is hard! Self compassion is key. The tasks you face on a daily basis could make anyone overwhelmed. In this post we explore the challenges of adult life and the pressure we put on ourselves to be constantly in control.
For parents of neurodivergent kids, the pressure to meet expectations at school and beyond adds another level of overwhelm. Parents with ADHD are more susceptible to this overwhelm, and might not know it. Take a look at “You Might Be Parenting with ADHD if…” to see signs of ADHD in parents. And discover tips and tricks to help ADHD parents in part 2 of this post.
Yes, We Are Still Masked
We’ll likely make masking during your therapy session optional soon. (Masks will still be required in the waiting room). But we’re waiting for the transmission rates in Montgomery County to drop from moderate to low. Stay tuned.
Healing Your Relationships On Your Own
Relationship stress is one of the most significant stressors we face. From friendship drama to family conflict, it all takes a toll on our mental health. So what can we do?
There are ways to change family dynamics on your own. Consider the example from this post on coming to family therapy alone. Or the relationship strategies in this post. Several of these can be done your own as well.
If you’d the support of a licensed therapist to guide you through, see our post on finding the right therapist to help with family problems.
When it’s Time To Get Out
Wondering if you’re in a toxic relationship? We discuss gaslighting and other telltale signs in this post.
When you find yourself in these scenarios, ending the relationship is the first step toward healing. But it isn’t the only step. Finding a therapist to help you change the patterns that made you vulnerable is an important next step.
Does that make it your fault that you entered a toxic relationship? Definitely not! But patterns of relating learned early in life can make you more likely to miss the signs. Working with a family therapist can help you set new expectations for a partner’s behavior. So that your next relationship supports rather than harms your mental health.
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