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Gulfside Counseling

Relaxed, professional counseling on the gulf side of Pinellas County, Florida.

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    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

    Put your past in order

    With all the rainy days we’ve had lately, I’ve been able to find the time to really dig into organizing and purging old documents from our filing… Read more “Put your past in order”

    May 28, 2018May 28, 2018 by Gulfside Counseling

    The Journey Begins

    Finding a therapist can be an intimidating process, especially if this is your first time searching. I’m so glad you’ve made it this far! I hope you’ll… Read more “The Journey Begins”

    April 19, 2018January 30, 2020 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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