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Socially Anxious and Isolated: A Gestalt Approach to the Social Fears
Social anxiety is incredibly common, but is also quite misunderstood. It can feel debilitating and alongside it comes a persistent sense of self-doubt and fear, often leading to more isolation when it comes to getting support. In this blog post, we’ll explore the emotional and psychological processes of social anxiety and how therapy, particularly Gestalt therapy, can provide support.
100 Indie Mental Health Songs to Promote Healing and Offer Support
Music has personally gotten me through intense challenges in life. Ever since Daniel Powter gave me permission in 2005, when I’m having a bad day, to “sing a sad song just to turn it around,” I’ve often done just that. I know many of us feel music in that way. These songs are upbeat, mostly indie, pop/punk-ish songs with sad yet relatable lyrics. I hope you find something that resonates with you.
What is Gestalt Therapy and What Does it Look Like for Me?
Gestalt therapy is a form of practicing therapy that is centered around awareness and collaboration. The main tenets of Gestalt therapy are phenomenology, dialogue, field theory and experimentation. Gestalt therapists are focused on the here and now and utilize the relationship between client and counselor to facilitate change outside of the therapy office. This article will go into each of those and what that could look like for you when in sessions with a Gestalt therapist.
Parenting a Child or Teen with ADHD: Tips from a Therapist
Parenting is hard. ADHD is hard on both the parent and the child or adolescent. As they get older, ADHD becomes a minefield of negative self-perception, self-doubt and shame. Here are some ways we believe that you, as their parent, can help.
Frogs, Lily Pads, Transformation and Therapy
Why is our logo a frog? Present Authentic Development or PAD, brings to mind lily pads and frogs. Both are actually are rich symbols of transformation and progress in mythology and folklore across various cultures.