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I wish clients in therapy knew... It's perfectly okay if it's been a while since we last saw each other. No need to apologize or explain your absence unless you really want to. I'm happy you've returned so we can pick up where we left off. Life happens. There's nothing you can say that will shock or surprise me. Seriously. You can never talk "too much" about yourself. I understand why you automatically apologize when you're vulnerable or while you cry. It's not only unnecessary, but it's also something we'll work on together. You're not paying for me to care; you're paying for my expertise. The care is free and genuine. Therapists, what would you like your clients to understand about your role or the therapy process? #mentalhealth #mentalhealtheducation #clinicalsupervision #clientcare #therapist

Instead of turning around completely and focusing on what's behind you, checking the rearview mirror from time to time can help us learn from, rather than dwell/focus on the past. This analogy is useful and has been used to reflect on our relationships to the past and how it connects to the direction we are driving in ✍️🏼 #psychology #mentalhealth #therapy #trauma

I appreciate this post. Toxic masculinity and the patriarchal standards that have been set harm everyone, not just woman-identifying individuals. Admittedly, it would always trigger me to hear things like "Women are so emotional!" This was often said in a derogatory manner implying that men are "logical" and "rational" as opposed to women. In reality, HUMAN BEINGS are emotional. Human beings can be both logical and have emotions. These are not mutually exclusive rather, this is the human experience. However, society has ingrained beliefs that having emotions is a weakness and that, specifically for men, they should be repressed. Redirected. Hense, higher rates of violence, suicide, substance abuse, and physical ailments (which we know from thorough research are often directly tied to underlying psychological conditions- "psychosomatic"). The more we can move away from what it "does" and "does not" mean to be a real "man", the more support we can provide for those who need it. Your gender identity should not dictate your ability to express yourself healthily and seek treatment when necessary. We're all in this together.

Please #share and help as many people as possible learn about Eva's Casita! Peer Support Space is a local grassroots 501(c)3 composed of a community of individuals with lived experience navigating mental health struggles that have been working for years to make this life saving alternative to psychiatric hospitalization become a reality. Many of us know what this resource could've meant to us in our hardest times, we know what it will be for so many. This is a proven, effective resource that thrives in other states. Florida falls severely behind nationally when it comes to being able to access mental health care, our respite being successful could mean a ripple effect of respites across the state. Just a little bit of exposure, support, and funding can get us to the finish line. Learn more at: peersupportspace.org Donate at: bit.ly/EvasCasita Video by Social Photo Club Co

For everyone who has ever had *the thought* For everyone who could not find a safe space For everyone who did not get the help they deserved & For everyone who made it through… Your story matters. They say this month is for you, & in my world, every day you find to the strength to continue is a win. If we want to be serious about suicide prevention, we have to have courageous discussions more often. Please don’t diminish how powerful it can be for you to be informed about 🔹warning signs 🔹how to broach the topic 🔹safety measures & 🔹intervention resources #suicidepreventionmonth #suicideawarenessmonth #keepgoing #youareenough #mentalwellnesspracticepodcast