Cypress Thoughts
Becoming a parent is often portrayed as a joyous and fulfilling experience, filled with proud moments of love, laughter, and growth. However, for many, this new identity also brings to light deep-seated childhood wounds, reopening emotional scars that we may not have even realized were there. Both things can be true. This paradox of joy and pain is particularly poignant when we strive to give our children the nurturing we may never have received, revealing the true weight of our past.
Read MoreBack to school! Those three words can evoke a number of big emotions depending on who you talk to. The end of summer can feel chaotic, exciting, and even melancholy for both students and parents. But what about educators? What does “back to school” elicit for those who make education their livelihood?
Read MoreBeing human means knowing that death is a part of life. Yet even when it comes, we’re never fully prepared. Losing someone we love is one of the most earth-shattering experiences. Whether it’s the result of a chronic illness, tragedy, or somewhere in between, we can’t know what lies on the other side until we’re directly faced with it.
Read MoreMay is Maternal Mental Health Month, as well as Mothers Day. We know there can be such a range of feelings on Mother’s Day, so we wanted to highlight, celebrate, and honor all mothers this month.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed life feels easier if you take a break and go for a walk? It can feel like a “reset” if you go out during a lunch break, smell the fresh air, and “walk it off” until your next meeting. If a walk can do that in a short break in the middle of the day, what could it do if you combine it with the power of therapy?
When dinner and movie is not an option, dates can still be fun, exciting, and out-of-the-box. Thinking creatively can actually be more of a benefit than “same old, same old” and science supports this approach.
Read MoreWe know that we need three things after a traumatic event to heal - 1) Empathy, 2) A non-judgmental space and 3) “Felt” safety. Find out more - click now.
Read MoreWhat if we could look at some kinds of anxiety as an indicator of growth? Once people start in therapy, what I have noticed is that anxiety can also show up when we are on the RIGHT path.
Read MoreRead more about the 3 things you need to consider when setting your priorities for the New Year.
Read MoreChristmas and New Year’s traditions are going to look a little different this year. Learn about the 6 ways to give yourself permission to feel what you need to feel.
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