181. Excuses or Explanations?

Group therapy can sound intimidating — but it might be exactly the support you’ve been looking for. This week, I’m talking about the real benefits of group work, common fears (and why they’re normal), and why group therapy might be exactly what you need. Curious? Let’s talk. Find out more at tjcounseling.com.

Obviously this was a very emotional week for lots of people in the USA with the 2024 Presidential Elections. Here today is my advice for how to manage all of the big emotions the week after the election, whether your candidate won or not.

Every June we hear the same questions - why do we have pride month? Why does this matter? Why isn’t there a straight month? In today’s episode I hope to highlight one main reason why I believe Pride is still so important in 2024.

There are lots of pieces of advice that sound good (like “never go to bed angry”) that actually might not be as solid of advice as we thought.

When you’re starting your therapy journey, it can be overwhelming trying to find a therapist. Finding the right therapist for you can be even more so. Trust me when I say you shouldn’t just go for the first therapist you find. You need to make sure it is the right fit for you and what you are looking for.

There is a subtle but important difference between an excuse and an explanation, and it primarily comes down to where responsibility is placed.

The best therapists should be constantly losing their jobs, because it means they’ve done what they were hired to do.

Communication is at the heart of ALL relationships, and miscommunication is often at the heart of many relationship problems. This hack can be a game changer for improving your communication skills!

Forgiveness is hard, and we sometimes make it harder by expecting it to be something that it’s not.

Attention is a limited resource that must be budgeted and spent much like our money. And what you spend your attention on makes a big impact on your mental health.