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  • July 4, 2024

Mastering Life’s Emergencies: Lessons from Fire Drills

How often have we found ourselves sitting with our therapist, nodding along to the most interesting and wonderful strategies for emotional regulation and grounding, (Wow, I love this!! I feel so calm /relaxed when I practice this breath /visualisation – sound familiar?) only to leave them untouched outside of our sessions? We later sheepishly or...
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therapy success, what makes therapy work, how can therapy help me, how to make the most out of therapy
  • May 2, 2024

What It Takes for Therapy to Work

We have talked about why therapy might not work, but today I wanted to also share what it takes for therapy to work. While it may seem like simply a reverse of points mentioned in the other post, I hope to provide more context and examples. If the other post didn’t resonate, maybe this one...
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What to Do After and In-Between Therapy Sessions, self-care after therapy, how to make the most out of therapy, what should i do before a therapy session
  • April 11, 2024

What to Do After and In-Between Therapy Sessions

Your therapist wants you to know that whether you’re considering therapy or already immersed in the process, understanding what happens after and in-between therapy sessions is crucial for your well-being journey. It’s not just about the hour you spend with your therapist; it’s about how you nurture and sustain that progress beyond the therapy room....
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the power of silence in therapy, awkward therapy silence, why doesn't my therapist say anything, uncomfortable silence in therapy
  • March 28, 2024

The Power of Silence in Therapy

The power of silence is often an underestimated and misunderstood phenomenon. I am sure that for many of us, the thought of sitting in a room with a therapist, surrounded by quiet, can evoke discomfort and anxiety. And for those of us who have actually experienced that long and seemingly awkward silence in therapy, how...
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how long should therapy last, how long should you be in therapy, how many therapy sessions do i need
  • March 14, 2024

How Long Should You Be In Therapy?

Have you ever wondered how long you should be in therapy for? You might have the impression that you should only be there as long as it takes to solve a specific issue. Or you might have heard of people in therapy for years and wonder why that is the case. Either way, there can...
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what to do if you had a bad therapy experience, i did not have a positive therapy experience, how to deal with a negative therapy experience, negative therapy experience
  • March 7, 2024

What to Do If You Had a Bad Therapy Experience

Sometimes the therapy experience doesn’t meet our expectations. Whether it’s a mismatch with the therapist, feeling unheard, or not seeing the progress you hoped for, a bad therapy experience can be disheartening, if not off-putting. But it’s important to know that you’re not alone, and there are steps you can take to navigate through this...
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