4 ways to support a friend with chronic illness
If you have a friend with chronic illness or chronic pain, you may find yourself wondering how you can support them. Here are 4 general areas you can support them in.
The Circle of Control
This is the circle of control! The concept of this imagery can be helpful in identifying things that are within an individual’s control and things that are not.
My Therapeutic Approach: Values That Guide My Work
When you’re looking for a therapist, I think it’s important to find someone whose values align with your own. It might be hard to know or judge this from a website or even a brief conversation with someone. While I hope you’ve reviewed my website and learned a bit about my values and approaches to therapy, I’m here to give you a little more info!
Finding glimmers during a hard time
What are glimmers and how can they help you through a hard time?
Navigating Endometriosis (By a licensed therapist)
Addressing the struggles and obstacles associated with endometriosis throughout diagnosis and symptom management.
What is a consult call?
Sharing more about what a consult call is and how it can be helpful before getting started with therapy.
Script: Pursuing an Endometriosis Diagnosis
Sharing my script (as a licensed therapist) for pursuing an endometriosis diagnosis. From a fellow endo warrior who has been through the process myself!
Intro to Spoon Theory
A brief introduction to spoon theory, a way to conceptualize the experiences of living with chronic illness, chronic pain, and disability; as well as how this can show up in therapy.
How I show up as a therapist with chronic illness
Sharing about my experiences as a therapist with chronic illness, how I take care of myself, and how I support my clients through similar experiences.
Coping with stress through the holiday season
Experiencing anxiety and anticipation surrounding the upcoming holidays? Read here for some tips and ideas to help cope and prepare for this time.
What is EMDR?
You may have heard of this thing called EMDR before and wondered- what does that mean? And how could it help me? I’m here to unpack the basics for you!
Health insurance & Mental health therapy
The topic of mental health coverage by insurance companies is a big one, which is being talked about more and more lately. As therapists, we have a certain unique perspective of the challenges and benefits that health insurance can offer for our services.
Sensitivity is a superpower
Yep, I said it. I truly believe that sensitivity is a superpower.
What do I need to get started with art therapy sessions?
Getting started with art therapy? Here are my thoughts on what you might need!
Daily affirmation doodles: April
Throughout the month of April, I set a goal for myself to set intentions using art and affirmations each day.