If you're in the US, www.psychologytoday.com can help you find a therapist in your area. My website can also help show one version of many types of professional healers that are out there! www.organizedmesses.com
Counseling in the Beginning
I remember my first experiences with counseling weren't so fun or informative. I'm hoping this video can help alleviate some worries about seeking mental health support. Therapists are people, and some are a good match, some aren't. It's important to understand your rights as a consumer and what the process may be like with each therapist. I'll be making more to elaborate on things I missed.
Update: 12.2.2016 I will continue sharing information to help consumers better understand their options when searching for a good-fit therapist. I, personally, will not be offering services as a therapist to any new clients. I am working on transitioning into coaching services and will share updates.
When The Past Visits Again...
Holidays mean lots of lights, food, and gatherings. It can also mean revisiting pains from the past. Some things you can do when this happens:
-find safe people
-develop boundaries and identify what you need
-seek community
-find a therapist
On my blog:
-journal or art to process
-allow chances to repair when others don't honor your experience
-share in smaller bits or allow people to check-in if they're overwhelmed by the emotions involved, yet still want to show care
http://www.organizedmesses.com/bsripom/2015/11/17/youre-still-dealing-with-that
Surviving Suicide 2015
International Survivor of Suicide Day is November 21, 2015. Saddleback Church in Lake forest is having an event 9am-1pm. Please come out to speak, hear others' stories, find resources. The healing process is a long journey. Finding others who have gone through similar things can help.
International Survivors of Suicide Event, November 21, 2015 9am-1pm
Saddleback Church
1 Saddleback Pkwy
Lake Forest, CA
NAMI Warmline: (877) 910-WARM or (orange county) (714) 991-6412
OC Links (Behavioral Health Resource Hotline for Orange County): (855) 625-4657
Maladaptive Survival Skills
Happy May! It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and Ollie and I wanted to share about coping skills that served a purpose in the past yet can impede growth in the present. Awareness and learning new tools can help, and it's a long process involving healing, forgiveness, and growth. Baby steps.
Thoughts on Kindness
I attended a wedding for a friend from high school and resonated with the kindness he shared over fifteen years ago. I just wanted to encourage others to be kind because you'll never know how that one gesture can follow someone for life.
Kindness is never wasted.
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On Becoming a Person (Book Rec.)
Hi fellow Messes! I was reading a section of On Becoming a Person and really wanted to share some thoughts on this wonderful book. What are some books that have helped shape your individual processes of becoming a person?
Also, I understand that therapy is not for everyone, and I did use some hyperbole with saying it "changes everything". Please forgive my excitement with my process towards becoming.
Thank you for watching. Please take care! -Boonie
Additional Links
Carl Rogers: http://www.carlrogers.info/
Humanistic Psychology: http://psychology.about.com/od/historyofpsychology/a/hist_humanistic.htm
Safety in the Therapeutic Relationship: http://www.neuropsychotherapist.com/the-therapeutic-alliance-exploring-the-concept-of-safety-from-a-neuropsychotherapeutic-perspective/
Relationship Triangles 2 (example)
Just wanted to add an example of what a common relationship triangle may look like!
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Relationship Triangles (Quick Definition)
Ever get pulled into someone's drama? Do you ever pull others into your relationship problems? Triangling occurs pretty naturally to alleviate discomfort, yet conflicts continue to persist. Relationship experts may be able to help introduce new communication and conflict resolution skills.
Please check out additional resources under the video.
RESOURCE:
The Eight Concepts of Bowen Theory (2006) by Roberta M. Gilbert, M.D.
TRIANGLE ARTICLES:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/fixing-families/201106/the-relationship-triangle
https://www.thebowencenter.org/pages/concepttri.html
http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/family-triangles-when-someone-gets-put-in-the-middle-0618134
http://www.familyfocusedsolutions.com/doing-bowen-turning-theory-into-practice/
Again, finding the right clinician can help heal and grow current relationships. I hope the information can help catalyze change.
FIND A THERAPIST: http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/
OM010 - Poems
Me talking about poetry, language, and reciting one if my writings. If anyone has tips on improving audio quality, I'd love to hear it.
OMG Guys! I made it to 10 podcasts! How awesome :D *throws glitter and confetti* Let's hope for 100 more XD
