In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I'm answering the following questions:
"How do I convince my loved ones to go to therapy?"
"How do I convince my parents to take me to therapy/that I need therapy?"

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I'm answering the following questions about starting therapy:
-How do I start therapy?
-How do I find a good therapist?
-What should I ask during the first session?
-What if I can't afford therapy or have a limited budget?
-What if I live overseas and not in the US where therapists are readily available?
-What is this process like?

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I'm answering the following questions:
- If a trauma has caused a lack of emotional and physical intimacy in your relationship, what can be expected in your relationship?
- What can you do as their partner to be supportive and also ensure that your needs are also being considered?
- Are there practices for reintroducing healthy physical intimacy and at what point is it appropriate?
- What, if any, are realistic expectations as outcomes of trauma therapy? Ie. Will this aspect of our relationship ever be fulfilling?
- When and how to discover that the trauma might not be the cause of lack of intimacy?
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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I describe some of the more commonly known forms of "childhood adverse events" by going through the ACE study questions and resilience factors. Next episode we will delve into the lesser known or less obvious childhood traumas to help you connect the dots if you are struggling with symptoms of trauma.

Most of us have some of these, and even if your ACE score is high there is A LOT we can do to reverse it (me and many of my clients are walking proof). Hugs & support to y'all!
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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I explain specific examples of toxic family beliefs and rules. This will help you understand some of the beliefs that you may have yet to heal or subtle ways our family's intergenerational trauma leaked into our family system.

Most families have at least one or two of these (and that's okay!) what's best is if we are able to get curious about them and heal it for the next generation.

Feel free to add some additional ones to the comments to help expand this definition for others. :)
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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I explain different tips and strategies for navigating toxic parenting or family relationships in ways that support connection in a safe way.

Navigating and healing from these types of relationships is hard, and I highly recommend working with a trained and licensed therapist if you are struggling with toxic parenting or family relationships.
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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I explain what internalized gaslighting is and the different affirmations we can use to challenge it.

If you struggle with really absorbing the affirmations I describe, I'd highly recommend working on this with a therapist or trained professional.

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I explain the signs and ways we may engage in our romantic relationships if we were raised by toxic parenting behaviors (or if we have a parent who struggles with narcissism).

Link to brief imago work-up I referenced: https://www.brainwellnessprogram.com/userfiles/150649/file/Brief_Imago_Workup_-_Brief_Updated_Includes_synthesis.pdf
**Pro tip: Don't read ahead -- fill out as you go**

Link to Toxic Relationships Workshop THIS Saturday 10 am -12 pm CT, live virtual options available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freedom-from-toxic-relationships-recover-rediscover-yourself-tickets-113474972698?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_old_publish&utm_content=fullLinkOldEmail&fbclid=IwAR1ZZNaVK_h6B0GSmwJfKH-uwvz5ZGcDoTs-YPOMr2tDVEiwD54GBpo5LuA

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I'll be describing (with examples) the signs and ways we may engage in the world if we were raised by toxic parenting behaviors (or if we had a parent who struggled with narcissism).

Do any of these resonate?

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, we are talking about the traits of toxic parenting. My hope is that you will learn from this what may have impacted you as a child (the subtle and not so subtle things) and learn/grow to not engage in these behaviors in your own parenting (or in reaction behaviors).


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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, we are talking about how to set boundaries with difficult people. Difficult people include: those you have to set boundaries with multiple times because they "forget" and those who respond with passive-aggressiveness, distance, anxiety, hostility, or anger.

*If someone is physically or emotionally abusive in response to your boundaries -- no amount of tips or tricks will help this. It's important you seek/find safety and do safety planning around this.*

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, we are talking about specific examples of healthy boundaries we may set with our family members.

We will cover:
1. Boundaries around communication, travel, and spending time together
2. Boundaries around non-triangulation and keeping secrets secret
3. Boundaries around listening well and setting up times to connect/communicate
4. Boundaries around toxic conversations, judgment/criticism, and uncomfortable topics
4. Grief and loss when family members aren't emotionally safe and don't respect our boundaries

**Remember, it's important to have an equitable consequence for each boundary that we set. Without a consequence, a boundary is just a threat.**

What boundaries have been helpful for you and your family members?

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, we are talking about specific examples of healthy boundaries we may set with our in-laws or loved ones of our significant other.

We will cover:
1. Boundaries around how to discuss differences in opinion / giving advice
2. Boundaries around privacy / communicating when they come over
3. Boundaries about travel and parenting

**Remember, it's important to have an equitable consequence for each boundary that we set. Without a consequence, a boundary is just a threat.**

What boundaries have been helpful for you and your in-laws?

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, we are talking about specific examples of healthy boundaries we may set with our significant other or romantic partner.

We will cover:
1. Boundaries around having hard conversations / arguments
2. Boundaries around privacy/what we share with others
3. Boundaries about communicating our needs & wants

**Remember, it's important to have a consequence (an equitable consequence) for each boundary we set. Without a consequence, a boundary is just a threat.**

What romantic relationship boundaries have been helpful for you and your SO?

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, we are delving into my tips and advice for setting healthy boundaries.

We will cover:
1. How to generally approach them (keeping things short and respectful)
2. What to expect in other's reactions to our boundaries
3. How to be consistent with our boundaries
4. What healthy boundary setting will look like in the long run

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I'm delving into how to know "when" to set boundaries and a brief overview of general human/relationship rights.

I also go into a side-tangent about shame-resilience and negative feedback. ;)

This video generally overviews:
1. What indicators tell us we may need to set boundaries
2. How boundaries can be small, subtle and not always a "bigger conversation" but more of how we address things in the moment.
3. What general rights we have in healthy relationships

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, we are talking all about the differences between healthy and unhealthy boundaries AND the biggest barriers people have to setting boundaries.
We will cover:
1. Biggest obstacles people have shared/have to setting healthy boundaries
2. What characterizes healthy boundaries
3. What characterizes unhealthy boundaries / "leaky" boundaries

If you have any specific questions about boundaries, I'd love your feedback -- Happy Wednesday!

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, we are talking about all things boundaries. Specifically what they are and how we will be covering different boundary topics over the next couple of weeks. If you have a specific boundary question -- please post a comment or DM me.

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist, I am doing something different. I am asking YOU what would be a mental health question you are interested in learning more about. So far via TikTok the top categories are:
1. Boundaries (in all the ways)
2. Narcissistic / Toxic Parents
3. Trauma & ADHD connection

This weekend I'll be doing an inventory and creating some series based on the answers I get from you since this is created to help. The more specific, the better. It has been such a blast to connect and engage with y'all. Keep the feedback coming!

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In today's #coffeewithatherapist we are talking about one of the big signs you are making progress in therapy (or healing your mental health concerns).

Specifically, I talk about anxiety & depression -- but this often applies to the other complex emotions and disorders people have as well. The path is not linear, and so it is to be expected that we will "relapse" in certain ways and it's important to understand what is healthy emotion and something for us to pay attention to.

Tune in to learn more!
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