by Carly Rosen, MA For whatever reason, it is so much easier to talk down to ourselves and to be our own inner critic than it is to be gentle and kind. As cheesy as it sounds, being your own best friend (or at least not your own enemy) can actually improve your quality of …
What If Crying Is The Coping Skill?
by Erika Vargas, LMHC I remember the first time I suggested to a client that perhaps crying was the coping skill they needed in the moment. Even as the words left my mouth, it sounded bizarre – as a millennial, I grew up in a world where therapy was not anywhere near as common or …
Body Respect
by Jamie Singer, LMHC If you were to ask someone ‘What do you think about your body?,' they are likely to almost immediately respond with a critical comment or disapproval of their body. I often hear clients talk about the culture of body image: listening to people talk about their bodies and food negatively, how …
The Importance of Hobbies
by Erika Vargas, LMHC I recently caught myself during a conversation I was having with one of my clients, who is a college student. She was telling me about a volunteer opportunity she has, and I shared my excitement, ending the statement with, “... and that will look great on a resume!” While my statement …