I've been putting off this blog post for a long time and for a couple of reasons. First, I simply wasn't ready to talk about it. It was new and unfamiliar, and honestly, I was just incredibly sad and needed time to process. Second, I didn't know how I would talk about it when I… Continue reading Storytime: I’m No Longer in Therapy
Tag: Mental Health
7 Ways I Protect my Mental Health in this Political Climate
Alright, family. You know I try to avoid controversial topics that could create arguments. While I love for my posts to create a healthy discussion, both within ourselves and with each other, arguing is definitely not something I want. With that said, please be respectful of each other on this post AND other online platforms… Continue reading 7 Ways I Protect my Mental Health in this Political Climate
My Vision Board: Getting Back to Me
Happy New Year, LFT family!!! I know that I've been gone for quite a while, and I promise that an update on why is coming soon. Thank you to those of you who continued reading old posts and a HUGE thank you to those of you who reached out and talked about how much the… Continue reading My Vision Board: Getting Back to Me
5 Things to Do in the Middle of a Panic Attack
July 10th was Panic Attack Awareness Day, and in honor of that, I think it's important to talk about it in detail including what it is, common symptoms, and what you can do to help yourself or someone else who may be experiencing one. A panic attack, also commonly referred to as an anxiety attack,… Continue reading 5 Things to Do in the Middle of a Panic Attack
3 Types of Burnout — Have You Experienced These Before?
Hello LFT family! I know what you may be thinking, "You haven't released any blogs for the past two months! What's going on?" Life has been "life-ing" as my students say, so charge it to my head and not my heart. I have been so busy with moving and helping my students commit to college,… Continue reading 3 Types of Burnout — Have You Experienced These Before?
Imposter Syndrome: How Therapy Helped Me Face It Head On
Today, we're going to take a deep dive into why I've been feeling like an imposter in these past four months and how I'm learning to overcome this feeling. For those who don't know what it is, McLean Hospital describes someone who has imposter syndrome as someone who "experience[s] repeated feelings or thoughts that they… Continue reading Imposter Syndrome: How Therapy Helped Me Face It Head On
Do You Know About the Power of Yet?
Moment of transparency, y'all. 2024 has been KICKING. MY. BUTT. We're only a few months in, and let me tell you, the amount of mental breakdowns I've had would be enough to alarm you. To sum it up as briefly as possible, here's everything that has been going on so far: I was in a… Continue reading Do You Know About the Power of Yet?
Two Lessons in One Day: The Story of Coincidence and Compassion
My job is really rewarding, and I love what I do. I get to work with high school students at one of the most important times of their young adulthood and make a difference by helping them with the college process. I fell in love with helping students understand all of the integral parts of… Continue reading Two Lessons in One Day: The Story of Coincidence and Compassion
Debunking Therapy Myths Part 2
If y'all remember, I made a blog post a few years ago that debunked a few common misconceptions about therapy to encourage everyone to pursue therapy rather than shy away from it. Well, I'm back again with three more misconceptions that I can't wait to debunk, and I hope y'all are ready for the ride.… Continue reading Debunking Therapy Myths Part 2
My Self-Care Sunday Routine
I talked about self-care a lot in my last blog, including what it is and what it could look like. I mentioned that I practice self-care every Sunday, but I thought it'd be a good idea to give you all a peek into what my Self-Care Sunday routine looks like in case you all want… Continue reading My Self-Care Sunday Routine
Let's Flourish Together 