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Mental health, Therapy

When Clients Say “I Don’t Know” – And They Mean It

We’ve all heard it.The small shrug. The blank pause.“I don’t know.” And maybe sometimes it really is avoidance. But more often, it’s something softer — a nervous system trying to stay safe. When someone says “I don’t know,” it can mean: “I don’t know” isn’t a wall. It’s a pause....

Emotional Regulation & Grounding, Guides & Tips, Personal, Therapy

The Role of Humor in Therapy: How to Use It Without Losing Connection

Humor has always found its way into therapy rooms. Sometimes it’s a bridge, sometimes a shield, sometimes a lifeline. The question isn’t whether humor belongs—it does. The question is how to use it in ways that deepen the work, rather than distract from it. As someone who has both sat...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Therapy

What Clients Say vs. What They Mean (And What Might Help Us Ask)

Decoding emotionally ambiguous phrases and how to meet them with care and clarity....

Guides & Tips, Therapy

How to Get Clients to Open Up: 8 Practical Strategies

One of the biggest challenges in therapy isn’t just what to say—it’s how to create a space where clients feel safe enough to share. For many, talking about emotions is unfamiliar, intimidating, or overwhelming. Whether you’re a therapist, coach, or facilitator, helping people access and express their emotions is a...

Guides & Tips, Therapy, Therapy Cards

Therapist’s Guide: Using Therapy Cards to Grow Connection

Therapy cards offer a creative and structured way to explore emotions in sessions. Whether working with couples, individuals, or groups, they can be a powerful tool to facilitate deeper emotional work. By using structured prompts and interactive elements, therapy cards help clients name, explore, and process their emotions in a...

Family, Guides & Tips

Essential Tools for Navigating Holiday Interactions with Ease

The holiday season brings together loved ones, creating opportunities for joyful memories and cherished traditions. However, these gatherings can sometimes bring stress, tension, and emotional challenges as well. Managing interactions during the holidays requires a balance of patience, empathy, and a few thoughtful tools. Here’s a guide to some helpful...

Family, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Facing Family Dynamics with Compassion and Boundaries This Holiday Season

The holiday season can be a time of warmth and joy, but it can also bring up challenging family dynamics. Whether it’s that one relative who knows just how to push your buttons or the subtle tension that lingers from past disagreements, navigating family gatherings can be emotionally taxing. The...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips

Navigating Job Anxiety: When Mental Health Affects Your Work

If you’ve ever felt like your anxiety is taking over your life—so much so that it’s impacting your ability to work—you’re not alone. Anxiety can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like it’s putting your livelihood at risk. Many people in this situation feel trapped, unable to perform at their...

Guides & Tips, Therapy Cards

7 Self Care Tools You Can Use at Home (Even When You Don’t Want to Leave Bed)

Some days, getting out of bed and actively working on your mental health feels impossible. But self-care doesn’t always require big moves—sometimes, the smallest actions can make a difference. When life feels overwhelming, here are seven therapy tools you can use from the comfort of your bed to take care...

Confidence & Self-Worth, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Self-Care: Why It Should Be a Daily Practice, Not an Emergency Procedure

Let’s be real: most of us treat self-care like that fire extinguisher we keep in the corner—important, but only when things are really on fire. You’re fine! Everything is fine! Then suddenly, you’re not fine, and it’s time to pull out that “emergency self-care” kit that’s been collecting up dust....
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