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Therapy Lessons: 12 Key Takeaways
Twelve things I’ve learned from both sides of the therapy room: –The Therapist Who Came Undone
assertiveness
Be direct about what you want or need. if your partner asks what you would like for a birthday or holiday, don’t turn it into a test of their love. If you want roses instead of tulips, or a tool … Continue reading
courage
It takes courage and commitment to show up and meet yourself in a way you haven’t before—allowing parts of yourself to whisper things you are longing to meet, recognizing what needs to be reclaimed, and recognizing that those parts are … Continue reading
failure
You’re going to fail. Probably more than once. It’s okay to fail, and it’s OK to fall apart in the moment — but you have to take the lesson you just learned and get back on your feet because that’s … Continue reading
Shrink the Change Until It’s Doable
Big goals feel motivating until they don’t — then they feel heavy because your brain reads “big” as “unsafe.” So start small enough that success feels inevitable. If you’re waiting to start therapy, send one email. If you’re avoiding a … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 