the humbled therapist

Example: someone who withdraws communication might be communicating that they would like to be checked on (a form of seeking attention) OR they might be communicating that they need space. This post is not necessarily about analyzing other people’s behavior but it can serve to clarify what you or someone you know is *really* trying to say with a certain action. ***as always, these posts are meant to educate and encourage. take what you need and leave what you don’t. social media is not a substitute for therapy*** https://www.instagram.com/p/CR2TKYTM830/?utm_medium=tumblr

Thank you all for being here. Reminder to allow yourself the spaces to grow and change. The narratives you’ve believed about yourself. The narratives that got you here. The narratives others have said about you. It’s ok to rewrite them if they no longer serve you. 💛💛💛 https://www.instagram.com/p/CQOo5SoDoC_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Do not shrink yourself to fit into anyone’s expectations of you. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ IN FACT, don’t shrink yourself to adjust to your own smallish version of yourself. Do you know what I’m talking about? The part of us that responds to the inner critic that shames us, guilts us and scares us into staying small and prevents growth? Hit like if you agree💛 ***as always, these posts are meant to educate and encourage. take what you need and leave what you don’t. social media is not a substitute for therapy*** #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #selfawareness #selflove #selfcare #copingskills #copingwithanxiety #copingwithdepression #therapistsofig #positivethoughts #affirmations #selfhelp #psychology #psychologytips #mentalhealthtips https://www.instagram.com/p/CQB-0T0joMA/?utm_medium=tumblr

Be it a thought, a behavior or a feeling. It’s important to notice what we pay attention and spend energy on. Things that we focus on will persist. This can look like a negative thought, entertaining a toxic ex, or spending too much time in your “feelings” when you know changing your tune could help with feeling better. ***as always, these posts are meant to educate and encourage. take what you need and leave what you don’t. social media is not a substitute for therapy*** https://www.instagram.com/p/CP8y_65jBsi/?utm_medium=tumblr

It could’ve been something big or something seemingly insignificant. But if it caused hurt in you, it’s ok to admit it. Perhaps you’ve been socialized to believe that it’s better to ignore or “suck it up”, but this can only cause resentment from the hurts that build up over time. Accepting the hurt allows healing to happen. ***as always, these posts are meant to educate and encourage. take what you need and leave what you don’t. social media is not a substitute for therapy*** https://www.instagram.com/p/CPzZMSljmyH/?utm_medium=tumblr

This was me today. I needed a break. I had to ask for help. And it was tempting to go down the shame spiral. But instead, I wrote out these reminders. That is all for today. 💛 ***as always, these posts are meant to educate and encourage. take what you need and leave what you don’t. social media is not a substitute for therapy*** #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #selflove #selfcare #copingskills #copingwithanxiety #copingwithdepression #therapistsofig #positivethoughts #affirmations #dailyaffirmations #dailymotivation #dailyquotes #mentalhealth https://www.instagram.com/p/CPE9XsOjTWn/?utm_medium=tumblr