Understanding Group Therapy: Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, and Types
Group therapy offers a range of benefits, from shared experiences and emotional support to skill development and cost-effectiveness. While it may not suit everyone, it can complement other forms of therapy and provide a supportive community. Explore different types of therapy and consult with a mental health professional to determine the best fit for your healing journey.
It’s Fine. I’m Fine. Everything’s… fine?
When we resist the external control we feel, challenge oppression, and embody our own story, that's where the healing begins to restore.
Overthinking, Negative Feelings, and Shame, Oh My!
Learn how to understand and cope with feeling overwhelmed. Emotional intelligence is a set of skills you can get better at with practice, and this article breaks down the other factors that get in the way of finding freedom from negative thoughts, feeling unmotivated, and having productivity stress, so you can have a thought life you thrive with and enjoy.
A Better Way to Manage and Cope with Anxiety
When we are anxious, our lives are drastically changed by our symptoms and thoughts. A mental health therapist walks you through how to cope with anxiety, get a better understanding of your thoughts, and give you more effective ways of managing so you can get your life back.
It’s Time to Talk About Perfectionism.
Do you find yourself pushing yourself to the limit at work or at school to do things perfectly? Feel like you need to be overly helpful and polite and put others’ needs above your own? Say hello to Perfectionism. While we may think it is helpful, it’s actually a trauma response to avoid being hurt. Let’s cut the bullshit about perfectionist fantasies and have a real conversation about it.
How to Take Control Over Your To-Do List Now to Feel More Contentment and Peace
There was a time in my life where The Perfect Calendar would fix everything, along with the nicely organized to-do list; yet, I would spend hours creating this Perfect System, and all have it fall apart after the first few weeks (or days…). Why? Why do we feel like we have to constantly run and spin in multiple different directions? Read more to see how we can deconstruct this story and re-write it to a story where productivity does not equal your self-worth….because laziness does not exist.
Do you want to feel more control over overwhelming emotions?
As a therapist, I hear this question asked a lot, so I thought I would share with you a skill that I have used with hundreds of clients over the years, and it consistently is one that people keep in their frequently used section in their brain libraries to help during the times when emotions are so overwhelming they are causing a lot of distress.
4 Ways to Stop Letting Your Thoughts Control You (Taking Control of Your Thoughts #2)
FREE Printable Guide to 4 steps to stop letting your thoughts control you. Your focus determines your reality. If your brain was a Google search, what would it be looking for? Find out evidence-based strategies to help you take control over your thoughts and your life.
4 Steps to Dealing with Anxiety & Stress (Taking Control of Your Thoughts #1)
Our brains are doing it's basic function, which is look for threats, but that does not mean it feels good all the time or that it’s healthy. Sometimes we do get stuck in cyclical thoughts that spiral downward fast, race ahead, or get stuck. Read about 4 Steps to help you find clarity in your mind and emotions.
The Miracle Morning Routine: How to Hack Your Brain to Have a Great Mood
What would your perfect morning look like? Therapist Sharla shares with you the elements that consist of a morning routine that can positively influence your mental health and mood.
5 Ways I’ll Help you Bloom Your Life
Just imagine with me for a moment… what if you lived a life you loved? What if, in that life, you loved and accepted yourself? What thoughts would you think about yourself? What hopes or dreams would flourish?
Bloom Narratives Was Specifically Designed for you
I opened Bloom Narratives for you. For you to be seen, accepted, and nurtured. This is a safe space I am making for you to cultivate yourself to heal the parts that are loud and hurtful and re-write the story of success to one that is filled with peace, grace, and encouragement.