the couch
Covering mental health, relationships, & common therapy-related questions
Family Stress During the Holidays
There can be lots to look forward during the holiday season—good food, time with loved ones, and maybe even some time off from work. But for many of us, the holidays also bring an increase in stress and anxiety. Between making travel plans, incurring additional expenses, and expectations from family, this time of year can feel like a real pressure cooker.
The Therapy Process
The above illustration by artist, Ilaria Urbinati, is one I love and which I feel cleverly depicts the therapy process—specifically, how therapy helps us make sense of our lives and our feelings while nurturing growth. It illustrates the uniqueness of the therapeutic relationship—one in which the client brings their emotions, challenges, and musings into the room and the therapist creates a safe container for all of it to be known and felt.
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