If you have been looking into self-work and are struggling to know where to start, that is normal. It can be hard to decide to make yourself more vulnerable but the payoff is worth it because in return you have a healthier internal narrative, your relationships are now improved, and you are able to achieve your dreams in a way that doesn’t feel like such a struggle because your confidence has now increased.

As a therapist, I hear from a lot of people how difficult it is for them to separate from their emotions and thinking patterns (which is a very common experience).

To start, getting out of your comfort zone challenges you to learn new things, adapt to new situations, develop new skills, and starts allowing you to trust yourself and your ability to handle anything that comes your way (building confidence).

Finding the right person to speak to every week about life’s challenges is crucial and honestly one of the key elements that makes therapy successful.

Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences stress just in varying degrees.

Finding the right person to speak to every week about life’s challenges is crucial and honestly one of the key elements that makes therapy successful.

As the weather continues to get warmer, now is a great time to talk about how nature generates many positive emotions.

Some of the feelings that come up are calmness, joy, creativity and being outside can help with concentration as well. The more connected each person is with nature, the lower levels of both anxiety and depression present become present.

There are two important components of mindfulness which are awareness and acceptance.

During a state of mindfulness, you will notice your thoughts, feelings and physical sensations as they happen. The key factor is not to clear your mind or get you to stop thinking, but to become more aware of how what your thoughts and feelings are, rather than getting lost in them.

The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, right?

Not for everyone, and that is okay. They can be stressful with high expectations and overall anxiety.

Self Compassion by definition is extending kindness to one’s self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering.

According to Kristin Neff (author of Self-Compassion) she has defined self-compassion as being composed of three main elements. Self- kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.

Theodora’s Take on Coping Skills:

As a person who has been in therapy myself and also is a practicing therapist, I recognize that sometimes it is hard to get into a pattern of using coping skills that are new and unfamiliar. I believe one of the most important parts of adding in a coping skill is seeing the benefit. For example, how does doing X skill help me and what will change in my life if I incorporate this new skill.

I wanted to take some time to introduce myself a little more in depth through this blog post. My name is Theodora Slone and I usually go by Tedi.

I went to Adelphi University for my undergraduate degree in Social Work and then to Stony Brook University for my Masters also in Social Work.

Jealousy can come from a place of not feeling safe or secure in a relationship.

It may come from a past experience that wasn’t positive for you or maybe it is signaling that your boundaries are being crossed.

Telehealth is something that I have always believed in, even before COVID-19 when insurance companies did not cover it. Here is why:

What is anxiety?

Anxiety can be normal in stressful situations such as public speaking or taking a test. At times, anxiety can also be a helpful motivator but what is it like when you are having feelings of excessive and all-consuming thoughts that interfere with daily life? Feeling ungrounded is a common experience with anxiety. Feeling ungrounded can include restlessness, looping thoughts, and feeling disconnected from surroundings and those around us.