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How many times have you heard the phrase or even thought to yourself, “I am such a people pleaser!” This is a common refrain I hear from folks. When we start to unpack what so-called people-pleasing looks like for them, I often hear some of the following tendencies. Apologizing to others almost automatically, even when […] The post “People Pleaser:” A Troublesome Label appeared first on GR Therapy Group.| GR Therapy Group
So, here’s a short story about me just so you know where I’m coming from as a therapist. I was the kid who thought I might not do well on a math test and ended up collapsed on the floor of the kitchen in full melt-down mode. I told my parents in that moment, “Who […] The post Thriving Over Perfection: Let Go of Control and Live Your Best Life appeared first on GR Therapy Group.| GR Therapy Group
Thousands of years ago, in ancient Hindu and Buddhist practices, emerged one of the most well known and effective practices used to alleviate stress and depression, and help manage difficult emotions…mindfulness. Mindfulness is a type of meditation, designed to help you become fully present in the moment, and to be aware of one’s own feelings […] The post Mindfulness: Deciphering Between Mind Full and Mindful appeared first on GR Therapy Group.| GR Therapy Group
As a parent of a five and three-year-old, a lot of my reading involves parenting and techniques I work to incorporate with my kiddos. I’ll be the first to admit, that I don’t always meet these standards as we’re all humans who are trying to balance parenting with jobs, relationships, and daily stressors. That being […] The post Getting on Their Level appeared first on GR Therapy Group.| GR Therapy Group
How to Know When Therapy Would be Helpful In the coming months, I will be offering a multiple-part series offering considerations and guidance for returning to a place of strength and peace following the end of a romantic relationship. In the current social climate, there is a LOT of advice and opinions to be found […] The post After the Break-Up: Getting Started appeared first on GR Therapy Group.| GR Therapy Group
The song, Flowers, by Miley Cyrus speaks of a person who has gone through a break-up, recognizing that all the things her partner had done (and things her partner neglected to do) she can do for herself. It got me thinking about self-care. Take-aways in this article Self-care begins with self-compassion. If we don’t take […] The post I Can Buy Myself Flowers, and I Will! appeared first on GR Therapy Group.| GR Therapy Group
With the transition from summer to fall comes the beginning of the holiday season. Although it’s supposed to be the most magical time of the year, that’s not always the case. For many, the holidays bring feelings of joy, warmth, and excitement. For others, they bring a sense of sadness, loneliness, and anxiety. This is […] The post The Holiday Blues: Prioritizing your Mental Health Amidst the Holidays appeared first on GR Therapy Group.| GR Therapy Group
Content Warning: The following article includes topics and scenarios of domestic violence and/or abuse. The intention of this content is to bring awareness to different types of behavior and/or patterns that may be present in relationships. As a therapist who works with survivors of abuse and assault, part of my passion is spreading awareness and […]| GR Therapy Group
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Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck in the middle between two people? As though the problems between them suddenly became yours now too.| GR Therapy Group
What do you do when it feels like you’ve exhausted these skills and nothing is getting better? You’re in luck. Here are five coping skills for anxiety.| GR Therapy Group
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