Trauma-informed care is a philosophy of providing care. Whether individual or collective, trauma overwhelms the brain and can lead to heightened stress and anxiety. Adopting a trauma-informed model of care prioritizes clients' and providers' emotional and physical safety, emphasizing the recognition of trauma's prevalence and impact and the development of trauma-sensitive services.
Read MoreSelf-care is often portrayed as a curated picture of bubble baths, tea, mindful walks, and gourmet breakfast bowls - all before the day begins. If this seems unappealing or unrealistic, you’re not alone. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with these activities, but what becomes problematic is when it seems like this is how self-care must look or that it has require lots of time and effort.
Read MorePsychodynamic therapy is a form of insight-oriented talk therapy that takes a comprehensive approach by delving into the underlying reasons and mechanisms behind an individual's unconscious beliefs, thoughts, and emotions, which ultimately shape their conscious behaviors. Placing great emphasis on non-conscious functioning, psychodynamic therapy encourages patients to explore their unconscious mind as an integral part of their current experiences.
Read MoreIt can be challenging for children to navigate the back-to-school transition. From making friends to keeping up with schoolwork to extracurricular activities to the unknown, many factors can cause stress and anxiety during this transition. Here are six ways to help your child prioritize their mental health this fall.
Read MoreRelational therapy centers around the significance of relationships in our lives. While people often associate relationships solely with family and romantic partnerships, they extend beyond that scope to include connections with colleagues, neighbors, and community members. Developing the skills to navigate these relationships and establish new ones is a fundamental human need.
Read MoreExistential therapy centers around the inherent anxieties and uncertainties that accompany life and existence, including death, the fear of the unknown, and the quest for meaning. It asserts that each individual possesses the capacity and personal responsibility to make decisions and shape their path to success.
Read MoreSeeking therapy can be an empowering step in improving your quality of life; it is also a financial investment in yourself. We understand that financial concerns can sometimes add an extra layer of stress to the process. Below are some tips to help you navigate the conversation about finances with your therapist, ensuring that your mental well-being remains a top priority.
Read MoreIn the early 1940s, Carl Rogers introduced person-centered therapy. Instead of focusing on interpreting behaviors or unconscious drives, Rogers's method prioritizes reflective listening, empathy, and acceptance within therapy sessions. This approach challenged the prevailing behavioral and psychoanalytic theories of the time.
Read MoreAs you prepare for marriage, it's a beautiful time to start asking some important questions, in order to not only learn about one another but to start creating habits around communication: we want to make open, curious, vulnerable connection the norm. Drawing inspiration from renowned therapist John Gottman, these premarital counseling questions will be a way to start a habit of connecting with thoughtfulness and intention.
Read MoreAs a respectful, collaborative, and non-blaming approach, narrative therapy aims to empower individuals, recognizing them as the experts in their lives. It distinguishes problems from people and acknowledges the abundance of skills, competencies, beliefs, values, commitments, and abilities individuals possess to mitigate the influence of problems.
Read MoreAnxiety is a common human experience that, at times, can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. But what if we were to approach anxiety with a new perspective? Instead of trying to eliminate it entirely, what if we learned to respect, welcome, and care for our anxiety with the tenderness and compassion of a parent? This is where the transformative power of therapy comes into play.
Read MoreEFT is a humanistic approach to individual and couples therapy. This approach is closely tied to attachment theory, a developmental theory of personality and relationships, and views humans as innately relational, social, and wired to bond with others. EFT prioritizes emotions and emotional regulation as fundamental factors in our experiences and interactions.
Read MoreAre you and your partner facing challenges in your relationship but worried about the cost of couples therapy? At Self Space, we believe that access to high-quality therapy should be available to all, regardless of financial constraints. Ironically, financial stress itself can be a contributing factor to relationship issues, creating a catch-22 situation where the very problem you seek to address hinders your ability to access professional help.
Read MoreInternal Family Systems is a therapeutic approach that views each individual as a system composed of protective and wounded inner parts, all guided by a core Self. It recognizes the natural multiplicity of the mind and values this diversity. Similar to members of a family, inner parts often become entrenched in extreme roles within us, losing access to their valuable qualities. On the other hand, the Self is present in every individual, undamaged and possessing the inherent ability to promote healing.
Read MoreSolution Focused Therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that emphasizes short-term interventions with clear objectives. It integrates principles and practices from positive psychology, guiding clients to generate solutions rather than fixating on their issues. Essentially, this therapy fosters hope, elicits positive emotions, and directs attention toward future possibilities.
Read MoreHAES is a public health approach that aims to de-emphasize weight loss as a primary health objective and promote a reduction in the discrimination faced by individuals who are overweight or obese. HAES-informed therapy focuses on the individual’s life experience, context (including size discrimination and fatphobia where applicable), and unique skills and abilities.
Read MoreSadness and depression are related experiences, but they are distinct from each other. Understanding the differences between the two can help you recognize when you may be going through a typical emotional response or facing a more significant mental health concern. Here are the key differences to look out for:
Read MoreDialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people to regulate their emotions, improve their relationships, and cope with difficult situations. Through a combination of 1-on-1 and group therapy, DBT teaches people skills to help then learn and practice mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation.
Read More"Therapy-speak" is a term used to describe clinical psychology language that's making its way into mainstream culture. Efforts to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma are essential to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals who may need help. But certain words, like depression, have become misconstrued. So I'm breaking down a few words that fall into the category of commonly misinterpreted therapy-speak.
Read MoreAcceptance and Commitment Therapy is based on the idea that our thoughts and feelings are not always accurate or helpful and that trying to control them can make them worse. Instead, ACT teaches people to observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment and focus on taking actions consistent with their values.
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