Author: Kristen Hornung
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Containment Strategies
Containment, Embodiment, Structure, and Expression Today I want to talk a little about containment along with embodiment, structure, and expression, and how these ideas can sometimes support us when we feel stuck or overwhelmed. I’m holding a literal container as I write this: a small recipe box. When I’m ruminating or caught in a thought…
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Strategies for Self-Expression
When it’s Hard to Find the Words: Using Images, Symbols, and Indirect Expression There are times when we know we want to express something, but the words just aren’t there. We might feel pressure building inside, a sense that something needs to be said, and yet when we try to speak, the words disappear. Sometimes…
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Practical & Compassionate Self-Care
Rethinking Self-Care When people think about self-care, they often imagine things like massages, pedicures, or shopping trips. While those can be enjoyable, they aren’t the whole picture, and for many people, they aren’t what’s most helpful in moments of stress. Today, I want to offer a different way of thinking about self-care; one that’s more…
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How Therapy Works
Does Therapy Actually Help? Understanding How Change Happens Many people think about starting therapy and immediately feel uncertain. You might wonder if talking will really help, whether you’ll have to revisit painful experiences, or if therapy will actually change anything. These questions make sense. Therapy is an investment, and it’s important to understand what you’re…