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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

Hi there, it’s Today.

Sometimes we just get stuck in yesterday. Replaying a heated conversation, wishing you had spoken up in your work meeting, going over and over the same scenarios… Read more “Hi there, it’s Today.”

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 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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