Yoga is incredibly healing. It is a source of peace and tranquility for many, offering us an opportunity to better know our bodies and minds. It teaches patience, balance, and self-reflection. And it can be a vital tool for those healing from trauma. What Is Trauma?Trauma is an imprint left on us as a response to […]
Author: Maya Georg
Daddy Issues
The term “daddy issues” is one usually reserved for women, thrown about to describe women with unhealthy attachment issues. And while a father’s role in a girl’s life is important, with women’s self-esteem and self-confidence being directly related to their relationship with their fathers, a boy’s relationship to his father is just as important and […]
Therapy Is A Commitment
Therapy is a commitment. As a client, we commit our time, money, and energy to our healing. We commit to our therapists by seeing them every week at the same time and same place. We commit to being open and honest, while also being receptive to the words of our therapists. We cannot hold back […]
Supporting Loved Ones (Including Ourselves) Through Depression
Depression is more than just a bad day. Depression is a persistent cloud that can darken our experience over long periods. Whether we are facing depression or supporting a loved one, understanding and compassion are key. Here’s how we can foster an environment of support and recovery. First and foremost, it’s crucial to understand that […]
Making Ourselves Whole
Many of us lead lives marked by constant urgency. We rush to meet deadlines and expectations, making split-second decisions as opportunities flash by. Amid this whirlwind, our thoughts, perhaps the only things we consider truly our own, bear the weight of our attention, even as we remain tethered to the external world. In this world, […]
Understanding Psychotherapy
Lately, I have been seeing sweeping claims online (usually in the comments section) from various people that confidently state that psychotherapy is a scam, that it doesn’t work, or that is is a form of manipulation. As a psychotherapist these comments horrify me, as these assertions, however passionately made, misrepresent psychotherapy and also potentially deter […]
Balancing Expectations
Expectation, the strong belief that something will happen, is one of the greatest influences of our lives. Expectations set the stage for our experiences, shaping our reality by influencing not only what we see, but how we see it. They guide our emotions and behaviors, while influencing our overall well-being as they can be a […]
Why Accountability Matters: 5 Steps To Personal Growth
Accountability is a vital part of personal growth. It means taking responsibility for our actions, admitting our mistakes, and working towards finding solutions and making amends for them. However, becoming accountable can be challenging, leaving us feeling attacked, with our character or intentions called into question. Yet, understanding and navigating the complexities of accountability is […]
Psychotherapy as a Tool for Empowerment
Life can be hard. We all struggle with challenges, challenges that leave us feeling powerless, as though we have no control or autonomy to influence the world around us, or even to change our circumstances. This leaves us feeling helpless, negatively impacting our mental health and our ability to thrive. Feeling disempowered is often due […]
Mental Health Care in the Digital Age
In recent years, the landscape of psychotherapy has undergone a significant transformation, as therapy has moved online allowing teletherapy to emerge as a new normal. This shift towards digital mental health services, accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, has not only made therapy more accessible but has also broadened the scope of therapeutic practices and […]