Welcome to my blog, where I share my professional expertise on the subjects I encounter and think about every day in my therapy practice. I cover everything from mindfulness and mindset, to menopause, perfectionism, and boundary setting – all through the lens of Gestalt psychotherapy. Come to learn – and join in the discussion.
Alcohol withdrawal is not as black and white as most people think. Really, when we talk about alcohol withdrawal, it is important to consider a couple of things: 1) Physical withdrawal from the substance; 2) Mental/Emotion withdrawal from not having the substance to alter one’s perception of reality; and 3) Overall physical health.
Gestalt Therapy is an awareness-oriented approach to working with people that emphasizes content and relationship. The Gestalt approach embraces a person’s physical, psychological, emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual experience. Each of these interconnected aspects of living is considered inseparable from a person’s environment, history, and culture.
People pleasing is quite common for many people. People are social animals and we do not live in solitude – it’s just how we are hard-wired. We begin our lives at birth completely dependent on our caregivers for our survival and this attachment/depended-ness goes on for almost two decades or longer. With our primary caregivers, the infant needs to have the parent “pleased” so they get fed, housed...
What is Passive Aggression? Passive aggression is a way of expressing negative feelings, such as anger or annoyance, indirectly instead of directly. Passive-aggressive behaviors are often difficult to identify and can sabotage relationships at home and at work. Passive aggression stems from deep anger, hostility, and frustration that a person, for whatever reason, is not comfortable expressing...
Research shows, grateful people are happy people. It’s also important to understand that happiness is not the absence of negative feelings. Gratitude is a focus on the present and appreciation for what we have now, rather than wanting more. Embracing gratitude, as a state of mind, can have a positive effect on all aspects of life including our happiness and overall satisfaction.
I share my professional expertise on the subjects I encounter and think about every day in my therapy practice. I cover everything from mindfulness and mindset, to menopause, perfectionism, and boundary setting – all through the lens of Gestalt psychotherapy.
