Mental Health

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Guides & Tips

The Space Between Sessions: Helping Clients Hold Emotional Threads

Some of the most meaningful parts of therapy unfold after the session ends—during the drive home, in a moment of silence three days later, or when a familiar trigger lands a little differently than before. But the space between sessions can also feel blank, disjointed, or too much to hold alone. Here are 12 ways to help clients stay gently connected to the work between meetings—without pressure, assignments, or over-structuring. Just small gestures of holding, together. 1. Invite Curiosity About the Week Ahead Instead of focusing on what clients “should” notice, try: “I wonder if anything from today might echo

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What Emotional Growth Really Looks Like (And How to Support It in Therapy)

Emotional growth doesn’t always announce itself. It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes, it’s quiet—like a shift in posture, a deeper breath, or a moment of eye contact that never would’ve happened in session three. Like nature in early spring, growth often begins invisibly, beneath the surface. As therapists, we’re trained to notice change. But clients often miss their own blooming—especially if they’re used to measuring progress in extremes. That’s where we come in: not to rush the process, but to help create the right conditions for it. Below are 8 gentle, practical ways to support emotional blooming in therapy—while honoring each

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Confidence & Self-Worth

How to Manage Imposter Syndrome at Work

Ever looked around your workplace and felt certain everyone would soon discover you’re a fraud who doesn’t belong there? That’s imposter syndrome—and it’s surprisingly common, even among the most accomplished professionals.

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Emotional Regulation & Grounding

When Clients Intellectualize Their Feelings: 10 Ways to Gently Shift Toward Emotional Processing

Some clients explain their emotions instead of feeling them—staying in their heads as a way to stay safe. While insight has its place, healing happens when emotions are experienced, not just analyzed. Here are 10 practical, in-session strategies to gently guide clients back to feeling: 1. Call Attention to the Pattern—With Curiosity, Not Judgment Instead of pointing out intellectualization as a defense, invite awareness:“I notice that when we talk about emotions, you describe them from a distance—like an observer. Do you feel that too?” This allows clients to recognize their pattern without feeling criticized. 2. Invite the Body Into the

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