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Understanding Grief: The 5 Stages, and Why It’s Never Linear
Understanding Grief: The 5 Stages, and Why It’s Never Linear By Jon Rowe | Relational Psychotherapy Grief affects every part of us — emotionally, physically, relationally. It can show up at work, in social settings, and in the quietest moments of everyday life. One moment you might feel numb, the next angry, and then suddenly […]
Healing the Inner Critic: From Self-Sabotage to Self-Compassion
Healing the Inner Critic: From Self-Sabotage to Self-Compassion A Relational Psychotherapy Perspective Page 1: Understanding the Inner Critic “Why do I speak to myself like this?” If you’ve ever caught yourself in a spiral of self-blame, harsh judgments, or relentless perfectionism, you’ve likely met your inner critic. It’s the voice that tells us we’re not […]
Understanding Mood: The Neuroscience of Depression & Mental Health
Understanding Mood: The Neuroscience of Depression & Mental Health 🧠💬 What Is Depression, Really? 😔 We throw around the word “depression” a lot in everyday life. “I’m so depressed my flight was cancelled,” or “That series ending was depressing.” But depression in its true clinical form is a very different experience—one that is often misunderstood, […]
Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships (And How to Finally Break the Pattern)
Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships (And How to Finally Break the Pattern) Have you ever thought: “Why do I keep ending up with the same kind of partner?”“Why do I feel uncomfortable when someone is actually kind to me?”“Why do I keep shrinking in relationships, even when I swore I wouldn’t?” If that’s you […]
The Overthinker’s Guide to Finding Peace
The Overthinker’s Guide to Finding Peace “Did I say the wrong thing?” “What if I made a mistake?” “Should I have done that differently?” If your mind often runs in circles like this, you’re not alone. Overthinking is one of the most common issues I see in therapy. It’s that mental loop of going over […]
Understanding Anxiety: When Worry Takes the Wheel
Understanding Anxiety: When Worry Takes the Wheel At Relational Psychotherapy, I understand how anxiety can quietly (or sometimes loudly) take over daily life. From racing thoughts and sleepless nights to an overwhelming sense of dread, anxiety can feel like an invisible weight that’s hard to shake off. If you're reading this and nodding, you’re not […]
Accepting My Emotions: The Good, the Bad, and Everything In Between
Accepting My Emotions: The Good, the Bad, and Everything In Between We all have emotions. They show up uninvited, stick around longer than we’d like, or vanish just when we need them. Some feel light and expansive — joy, love, excitement. Others can feel heavy or uncomfortable — anger, sadness, guilt. Then there are the […]
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish – How Simple Acts Can Support Your Mental Health
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish – How Simple Acts Can Support Your Mental Health When we hear the phrase “self-care”, many of us think of bubble baths, scented candles, or spa days. While those things can be lovely, self-care goes much deeper—it’s about intentionally doing things that support your emotional and psychological well-being. And the best part? It […]