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Summer Time Sadness/Winter Blues

No, you may not be imagining things. If you notice feeling a little more sluggish, down in the dumps and plain old sad during the Summer or… Read more “Summer Time Sadness/Winter Blues”

June 28, 2019May 18, 2019 by Gulfside Counseling

I have no time for myself

There are times as a counselor that I’ll notice a trend of similar struggles with my clients. More often than not, I find these similarities tie into… Read more “I have no time for myself”

June 13, 2018June 15, 2018 by Gulfside Counseling

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Crying IS coping. . . Trauma, at it’s most basic definition, is a “deeply distressing or disturbing experience”. I’d say we are collectively experiencing that right now and tears are an appropriate response! Go ahead and cry it out if you need to! . . . ♻️ Repost from 2018 - Needed in 2020...Did you know that the body produces different types of tears? . . . Next time you find yourself fighting them, consider finding a safe space to let those tears fall and allow your body a moment to naturally regulate. 💧 Emotional tears release hormones that accumulate in the body during periods of stress 💧Crying with a trusted and supportive confidant can build intimacy and a deeper sense of connection 💧Some studies suggest crying helps stimulate the production of endorphins 💧Crying can signal deeper feelings at play after seemingly insignificant interactions; those confusing tears can be a cue to explore those feelings and interactions further in therapy. . . Crying is NOT weak, stupid, shameful, or childish. Crying is coping!

⏹ Box breathing 💨. . . Sometimes therapists refer to this technique as “resetting” your breath. If you’re ever feeling anxious, in a moment of high stress, or want to take a minute to intentionally relax your body, give it a try!. . . Close your eyes and breathe in for 4 seconds, hold that breath for 4 seconds, blow out slowly for 4 seconds and hold another 4 seconds before taking your next breath. Repeat 4 times if you’re pressed on time, or try for a full 4 minutes if you’re seeking deeper relaxation. . . Box breathing can also help you regain concentration, and calm your thoughts 💭. Some therapists instruct you to imagine drawing a box as you breathe, and to always use an equal number even if you decide to increase your count for a deeper breath — hence the name Box Breathing 😉 give it a try and let me know if it works!

Can’t wait to catch up with my clients! I’ve got a few who have just jumped back into therapy because of new life changes — I L O V E catching up and seeing the growth that has happened over the years 😍 I wish everyone knew that going back to therapy does not mean you’ve failed! It may actually mean NEW goals have become important to you or maybe some old goals need a bit of of tune up and you already know that therapy is a safe space to process those impending changes and that my fiends is a sign of P R O G R E S S 💙 not failure.

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