Self-Acceptance
When I am working with clients, self-acceptance is one thing I always want to teach them. Regardless of the primary issue they walk into therapy with, I want them to learn to like themselves.
Shame Vs. Guilt
How to tell the difference so you can move towards more self-esteem.
Shame and guilt often get used synonymously as we talk about our struggles.
Positive Self-Talk is a Daily Practice
A common question that I get asked is “how do I stop my negative thoughts? I can’t control it.” My answer: your negative thoughts are a reflex.
How to Strengthen Your Ego
Freud’s personality theory saw the psyche in three parts; the id, ego and superego, which develop during different stages of the life cycle. According to Freud, the id is the primitive and instinctual part of the mind.
Identifying Your Signature Strength
One of the ways I help clients gain confidence and self esteem while decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression is by identifying, tapping into and expressing gratitude for the best parts of themselves.
Stop Being Mean to Yourself!
Almost everyone has that little nagging critic that sits in the back of their head telling them all the ways they did something wrong. This critic judges you, nags you, belittles you and constantly tells you why you are not good enough.
Tips to Help Improve Self-Confidence
When we aren’t feeling confident inside, it might seem like nothing is going right on the outside--low self-confidence can send individuals into downward spirals.
Shame- The Trickiest Feeling
Shame is a word that we have all heard before, but rarely hear talked about. Oftentimes shame gets mistaken or used in place of the word guilt.