After all these months of not writing, I thought I'd do a "what I did over my summer pandemic" post, to get myself going again. I've been working with clients virtually and have not had a lot of in person contact. It's likely to be a long winter, so I have plenty of time to … Continue reading As long as it takes
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Anxious thoughts…
Everyone has anxiety at times. What is it, exactly? According to the American Psychological Association: “Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” It is fundamentally a fear response, usually milder than full blown panic but with essentially the same physical response – a response … Continue reading Anxious thoughts…
Tell Me A Story
People need to be heard, and to have their feelings validated. Everyone has a story - how they grew up, what happened to them, and how it affected them. Not everyone has had a tragic past or experienced trauma, but the most important thing is how one experiences and feels about what has happened in … Continue reading Tell Me A Story
Self-Compassion
Most people are hard on themselves, more so than they are on others. I have found this common thread running through clients, friends, and myself. We tell ourselves we are stupid, we shouldn't have done that, said that, should have done something different. We ask 'what's wrong with me?', "why am I like this?" and … Continue reading Self-Compassion
Ruth Mellenthin, LCSW 