In times of crisis, we don’t need processing skills or to go deeply into our trauma in the immediate aftermath. We need to get back to basics and focus on our coping skills in regaining normal functioning so that we can engage in making plans for moving forward, building our strength and resiliency, and utilizing our support systems effectively. Learn more tips about dealing with a crisis such as Hurricane Harvey.
Read MoreHave you ever been afraid to ask a stupid question? If everyone else just knows how to do something, what does it mean about you that you don't know how to do it? And even more, what if it's something really simple? This week I'm diving into a personal experience of googling "how to apply lipstick" and diving into the lessons I learned about therapy from this experience. Asking for help can be hard, especially when it's something we feel like we should know. A couple of take aways from my experience, you are not alone (wait until you learn how many results came up from my google search), no one takes what you know and where you are in that process for granted, and gaining support is essential.
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