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How Can I Heal Shame? Here are 4 Ways Psychotherapy can Help!

Shame is a powerful, overwhelming and painful emotion that can have a significant impact on our mental health and well-being. In psychotherapy, one of the most important tasks in healing shame is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings of shame and work towards healing them. 💔

Here are some strategies that can be helpful in healing shame in therapy:

Normalize the experience of shame: It's important for your therapist to help you understand that experiencing shame is a common human experience and that you’re not alone in your feelings. Normalizing the experience of shame can help us to reduce the intensity of this distressing emotion and help us to feel more comfortable sharing our experiences
Identify the root causes of shame: It's important to explore the underlying beliefs, experiences, and messages that contribute to our feelings of shame. Often, shame is rooted in early childhood experiences or negative messages that we’ve internalized over time. By identifying the root causes of shame, we can begin to shift our beliefs and perceptions about ourselves.
Engage in self-compassion: Shame often involves harsh self-criticism and a sense of worthlessness. Learning how to be more self-compassionate can help us to develop a more positive and accepting relationship with ourselves. This can involve speaking to ourselves with kindness, treating ourselves as we would a good friend, and to recognizing that we are all worthy of love and acceptance (especially from ourselves!).
Use experiential techniques: Experiential techniques such as internal family systems, inner child work, art therapy, somatic therapy, etc. can be helpful in healing shame. Using visualization, mindfulness, creativity and movement, can help us to explore and process our emotions in a safe and supportive environment, allowing us to release these feelings of shame and develop a more positive sense of self.

Ultimately, healing shame in therapy requires a compassionate and collaborative approach that empowers us to explore our emotions, challenge negative beliefs, and develop a more positive and accepting relationship with ourselves. Psychotherapy and counselling can equip you with the tools and support you need to heal from shame and move towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life. 💫

-Kristie & the Team 🌈

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5/9/2023 0 Comments

How can Psychotherapy help me? Here are 5 ways!

Historically, psychotherapy, counselling and medications have been considered treatments reserved for severe mental health issues, and there has been a lot of shame associated with needing to reach out for this kind of help. 😳

Some of us are still affected by this outdated view, but the societal attitude about seeking support is finally changing! More and more people are openly and proudly seeking the support of a psychotherapist to heal past wounds, learn better skills to cope, and to improve their overall wellbeing. There are even t-shirts being made that say "Therapy is cool"! So what is psychotherapy, anyway? 🤔

Psychotherapy is a type of treatment that involves talking with a mental health professional (Registered Social Worker, Registered Psychotherapist or Psychologist) to help you understand and manage your emotions, behaviours, and overall mental health. It's based on the idea that talking about your problems with a trained professional can help you gain insight, develop coping skills, and make positive changes in your life.

Here are some reasons why psychotherapy can be helpful for you!

1) It provides a safe and supportive environment 🛟
Psychotherapy provides a safe and supportive environment where you can express your feelings, thoughts, and concerns without fear of being judged or criticized. Therapists are trained to provide you with a non-judgmental and compassionate space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions.
2) It can help you gain insight and self-awareness 💭
Through therapy, you can gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. This increased self-awareness can help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your life experiences. It can also help you identify patterns of behavior that may be contributing to your struggles.
3) It teaches coping skills 🧘🏽‍♀️
Psychotherapy can help you develop coping skills to manage your emotions and deal with stressful situations. This can include learning relaxation techniques, self-compassion, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to reframe distressing thoughts and beliefs.
4) It can improve relationships 💖
Therapy can help you improve your communication skills and develop healthier, more connected relationships. By gaining insight into your own behaviour and emotions, as well as your loved ones' behaviours and emotions, you can better understand and empathize with yourself and others.
5) It can improve your overall well-being 😁
Psychotherapy can help improve your overall sense of well-being by reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. It can also help you build resilience, increase compassion and develop a sense of purpose and meaning in your life.

In summary, psychotherapy and counselling can be a helpful tool for improving mental health and overall well-being. It provides a safe and supportive environment for exploring your thoughts and emotions, gaining insight and self-awareness, learning coping skills, improving relationships, and reducing symptoms of mental health issues. If any of these benefits speak to you, I encourage you to consider connecting with a psychotherapist!

-Kristie & the team 🌈

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