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Sometimes we can experience or witness something that inspires very intense, overwhelming feelings. We are “triggered” often because we are reminded of a painful experience from our past that we still need to process. If you have triggers, working with a therapist can help lessen your pain and increase your ability to not only cope, […]

Some emotions are too challenging to process on your own. What can you do when your therapy appointment isn’t until later but you need relief now? At GTLA we recommend this four-minute meditation by Kristin Neff to help patients experiencing difficult emotions. It is a panacea!! Practice self-care and try this meditation next time you […]

When we are in relationships, whether it’s with neighbors, family members or co-workers, sometimes what is actually your responsibility can sometimes be hard to see. Keeping your side of the street clean mean fulfilling your responsibilities in a healthy, clear, direct ways. What’s on the other side of the street is someone else’s responsibility. Life […]

Are you a people pleaser? Do you try to make everyone happy and comfortable? Do you avoid sharing information when you know someone might have an adverse reaction? People pleasing unfortunately can be a way of hiding your authentic self from the world. When you learn to tolerate the feelings of people who aren’t pleased, […]

There are natural consequences to most of life. If you sit on the couch every day, you won’t be physically fit. If you complain a lot, people won’t want to spend as much time with you. If you can’t figure out why people leave you, or don’t appreciate you, or disrespect you, group therapy can […]

Sometimes we are afraid to turn down opportunities. We want our lives to feel fulfilling and meaningful, however, attending every dinner or party or group outing isn’t the only way those feelings happen. Sometimes our inner self is sending us subtle invitations from within, to get quiet, read, relax, sit in nature, meditation. Saying no […]

What can you commit to doing for one minute of each day? Working out? Writing a short story? Stretching? Cleaning a closet? One minute every day is an achievable goal. Try it and see how life changes!⠀

Selfless is neglecting yourself for the sake of others. Selfish is when you are disregarding others’ needs entirely. Self-full is when you are taking care of your own needs…with awareness. Try being self-full for 3 days!

We can get overwhelmed/Stuck when we have a big project of even a big feeling. Sometimes we don’t know what to do next. If you take a moment, usually you will find there is one thing that needs to be done before everything else. Maybe it’s eating a sandwich before tackling anything more. Maybe it’s […]