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Lia replied to the discussion Have you tried online or virtual counseling? What was your experience? in the forum Therapy & Counseling a year ago
Reply to Have you tried online or virtual counseling? What was your experience?
I have done online counseling/therapy. It was a good experience. I think that online therapy is actually a huge net positive. Some people are worried about the quality of the therapy declining, but I think the circumstances weight that out. Online or virtual service doesn’t necessarily mean the quality will decline, and even if it does, the…
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Elliot replied to the discussion What features would you want in a mental health AI tool? in the forum AI Mental Health Tools a year ago
Reply to What features would you want in a mental health AI tool?
Quick tips or ideas for selfcare or mindfulness. Go to resources, like books or podcasts to help with something specific when prompted.
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Elliot replied to the discussion What’s your favorite mindfulness technique? in the forum Mindfulness & Self-Care a year ago
Reply to What’s your favorite mindfulness technique?
Walking without music. Just being present in the moment, listening to the sounds around me, and focusing on each step and each breath. Slow it all down!
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Elliot replied to the discussion What was your first therapy session like? in the forum Therapy & Counseling a year ago
Reply to What was your first therapy session like?
The first therapy session should be more administrative than actual therapy. I always give my clients a spiel about me as the therapist doing most the talking in the first session, but then they do the heavy lifting by doing the majority of the talking in the following sessions. The first session is really about getting a snapshot of the…
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Elliot replied to the discussion How do you know if a therapist is the right fit? in the forum Therapy & Counseling a year ago
Reply to How do you know if a therapist is the right fit?
When you feel comfortable being vulnerable with them and feel as though you are their only concern during their time with you. If you feel seen and heard, and feel progress is going to be made.
Although I think “venting” is a part of therapy, therapists should also be redirecting you and giving you skills to apply in those situations. If…
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Elliot replied to the discussion What’s your favorite way to relax after a stressful day? in the forum Relaxation, Happiness & Mood Discussion a year ago
Reply to What’s your favorite way to relax after a stressful day?
A good workout to compartmentalize stress by outputting stress on your body. It helps the flow of endorphins while simultaneously giving an outlet of emotion.
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Elliot replied to the discussion What’s one psychological concept that helped you better understand yourself? in the forum Psychology and Sociology Forum a year ago
Reply to What’s one psychological concept that helped you better understand yourself?
Genetics can play a bigger role in our mental health than we give credit to! Read “It Didn’t Start With You” by Mark Wolynn to understand how deep trauma can run, and so much so that it can be generational.
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Elliot replied to the discussion How do you separate work life from personal life? in the forum Work & Burnout a year ago
Reply to How do you separate work life from personal life?
Keep your work email off your phone. There is no reason to be checking your email off hours, you’re not getting paid for that, and it will be there the next work day.
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Elliot replied to the discussion What’s the biggest myth about going to therapy? in the forum Therapy & Counseling a year ago
Reply to What’s the biggest myth about going to therapy?
That the therapist has all the answers. The client is the one doing the work, not the therapist. Think of therapists as the bumpers that come up to redirect your bowling ball when it’s going down the lane. Therapists are there to redirect the conversation or keep you focused on the end goals.
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