In episode 317, I received a question from an individual who has recognized they have a tendency to isolate themselves during their relationships and turn friends away. Having recently broken up with their partner, they find themselves feeling isolated and alone. In this post, I offer my advice on dealing with loneliness post-breakup and how to take steps to start making amends with your friends and prevent this from repeating in the future.
In episode 316, I received a question from a listener who recognizes their tendency to lean towards codependency in all of their friendships and relationships, looking for advice on how to avoid this with their next romantic partner. In this post, I offer my thoughts on how you can take steps towards maintaining healthy relationships.
Creating a positive therapeutic alliance is very important in determining the success of therapy. In episode 316, I received a question from a listener who, having started therapy, has found themselves curbing their true thoughts and feelings due to their therapist becoming frustrated and angry. In this post, I offer my thoughts and share how you can approach this situation.
In episode 315, I received a question from a listener who having a hard time letting go of their previous therapist after they closed their practice. In this post, offer my thoughts on how you can make the most of a difficult situation and embrace the new to forge a positive therapeutic relationship with your new therapist.
In episode 315, I answered a question that focused on emotional processing and difficulties with conveying your own emotions after supporting family members with their own mental health struggles from a young age. In this post, I dive into the fundamentals and offer my thoughts on making progress when you feel stuck in a state of numbness.