Therapeutic spaces can have their own language. You might be familiar with some of these terms or they might be new to you. This blog details some some general terms or phrases that our therapists use in practice and what they mean.
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Here we detail common struggles faced by teenagers, and parents; how these struggles may show up in their day to day lives; statistics on the prevalence of mental health issues amongst teens and parents and supports that may be available to them.
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Here we detail what perinatal wellness is, risk factors for developing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, supports available to you, and more.
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The phrase “setting boundaries” has become a ubiquitous part of our mainstream culture: personal conversations, professional relationships, and social media are all rife with the idea that “boundaries” must be set, but there is still confusion over what this actually means and how to set boundaries effectively. Most of us probably believe that “setting boundaries” looks like saying no and/or protecting our energy, and while this is sometimes true, it doesn’t reflect the whole picture. Learn more.
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For those who are familiar with EMDR therapy, you might think that it is only useful for those with PTSD. However, EMDR is incredibly versatile and can help those with many different kinds of trauma.
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While traditional talk therapy can have extremely positive effects on people, there are other therapeutic interventions that can help you process past experiences. EMDR therapy is an evidence-based practice that puts the client in the driver’s seat for their healing.
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Terms like “self-love” and “self-compassion” are thrown around a lot these days as important qualities to cultivate, but for many of us, they unfortunately feel out of reach. Whether we get stuck in negative thought cycles of criticism and comparison, or whether we simply have trouble finding our own sense of worth, our inability to love ourselves often feels like just one more weakness or failure. Read more.
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We all go through stress in our lives. Whether it is the loss of a job or a loved one, or frustration from school or work, it is part of the human experience. Coping is the process of adapting to the changes in our lives. How do you respond to change?
- Nicole Meeker, MSWI
Corey Keyes first conceptualized the term languishing as being the middle ground between mental health and mental illness. It is a state where one is neither in crisis nor thriving, neither depressed nor flourishing, or neither stuck nor making leaps of progress. Click here to learn more about Languishing and it’s occurrence particularly in the age of COVID.
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Here we detail the grief process, the various types of grief, how to grieve healthily, grief and the body, and Repose’s grief offerings.
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An all you need to know guide about Couples Therapy. This blog discusses when the right time is to seek couples therapy, common reasons to seek couples therapy, common myths and misconceptions about why people seek couples therapy, types of therapeutic approaches to couples therapy, Repose Therapy’s approach to couples therapy & more!
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There are many reasons why you might find yourself in the position of finding a new therapist. Whether you are coming back to therapy after a few months or years after your last experience with therapy, or perhaps you are continuing immediately after a closure with your most recent therapist, there are a few ways to consider and prepare for beginning the therapeutic journey with a new therapist.
- Kaely Phelps, LMSW
Have you ever found yourself questioning your life? Do you compare yourself to pictures that you see others post? The number of likes and shares can feel like society’s judgment on how we present ourselves. What makes one person popular and another obscure? You might find yourself wondering how other people’s lives look so amazing when you feel stuck.
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College is an exciting time. You’re tasting a sense of freedom and independence for the first time. It’s a time to grow and develop outside of the environment you grew up in. However, many college students experience a sense of “culture shock” when they enter campus life. They are adjusting to roommates, increasing school work, changes in academic performance, new friendships, relationships, and so much more. If you’re an international student, that may come as a double "cultural shock". You’re becoming accustomed to college and the US for the first time perhaps. This can cumulatively take a toll on your mental health and leave you struggling to move forward. At Repose Therapy, we see the magnitude of the many challenges you face. Whether you’re at NYU, Columbia, FIT, Sarah Lawerence, Barnard, SVA, Julliard, or Yeshiva, online therapy is a great place to start to get that extra support.
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At Repose, we believe in the efficacy of holistic wellness. What does that mean? It means that we take into account everything that makes you, you! That includes your mind, body, and spirit. We need to address the environment we come from and the emotions themselves. You are integrated into the world around you, meaning we cannot isolate these parts of you to work on creating a better you. Therefore, we want to help you understand these components and find a way to find calm in an already chaotic world. That means in therapy, it is important to not only understand what is happening but why it is happening. Psychoeducation is a huge part of understanding yourself better. Together we will learn about you to help you develop healthy coping skills and prevention for the future.
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The Gottman Method specifically recognizes that even within successful relationships, there will inevitably be some unresolvable conflicts. With this principle in mind, the Gottman Method refers to a system of conflict management rather than conflict resolution. There are ways that successful couples approach conflict, even those that feel unresolvable, that allow them to maintain positive sentiment and feel heard and respected within these conversations. There are three main practices to managing conflict in the Sound Relationship House: 1) accept your partner’s influence, 2) dialogue about problems, 3) practice self soothing.
- Kaely Phelps, LMSW, SIFI
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The Gottman Method is an evidence based approach to couples therapy that enables couples to reduce verbal conflict, and increase intimacy, affection, and respect. It is founded by psychologists, and husband and wife team, Julie and John Gottman. The Gottmans have over 40 years of research and clinical practice with couples and their methodology is applicable to all types of couples across all phases of life and relationship stages. The foundation of the Gottman Method is based on creating mutual understanding and positive regard within the relationship.
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Have you ever heard the advice: “Just pray, and everything will be okay”? Has someone reprimanded you for being “ungrateful” when you were genuinely having a difficult time? As much as advocacy for mental wellness has advanced and become normalized in recent times, there is still a stigma attached to attending therapy in the Muslim community. Oftentimes, members of the Muslim community may struggle with their mental health, but hesitate to seek treatment due to a culture of guilt or shame. Why?
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Sexual violence, including but not limited to sexual assault, child sexual abuse, domestic or intimate partner violence, is an unspoken, stigmatized, and unfortunately common experience within many South Asian communities. The silence that individuals endure for the sake of self-preservation against family, community, and the larger direct effects of shame, blame, guilt, can take an immense toll on one's emotional health and result in post-traumatic stress.
- Bushra Shaheen, LMSW
All you have ever wanted is to feel like you belong. Like this world has space for you. Like you can live your truth whilst retaining your culture and traditions. But society wants to push you out. “You can’t be Indian and gay; You can’t be Muslim and queer; You can’t be Pakistani and trans; You can’t be you”. You feel a pressure to sacrifice parts of yourself. Either uphold your queerness or your culture, you are told there is no place for both. This is commonly the experience of queer South-Asian folks all over the world.
- Prerna Menon, LMSW, CTP