DM Therapy Services Blog
Before I was a therapist, I was a journalist. I have always enjoyed writing, as there is a level of authenticity in it that is hard to communicate verbally. This blog is here to provide insight, information, and resources related to mental health and well-being.
These articles and ramblings do not constitute therapy and are for educational and informational purposes only. A more detailed disclaimer can be found here.
Home for the Holidays
Do you find the “most wonderful time of the year” overwhelming and stressful? If so, you are not alone. One factor that can contribute to holiday stress is returning home to see family. Many of us have to navigate tricky family dynamics and, at worst, unsafe environments. Read more to learn how you can care for yourself this holiday season with your family.
All-or-Nothing Thinking
All-or-nothing thinking is a binary thought process that reduces a spectrum of outcomes down to two extremes: good or bad, always or never, success or failure. While all-or-nothing thoughts can be motivating and feel true, these thoughts often lack nuance and self-compassion, disregarding any possibility that you have done ‘enough,’ even if you are not the ‘best.’ Read more to learn how you can use ACT techniques and journaling to combat all-or-nothing thinking.
Warming Winter Blues
Mental health can easily get lost in the shuffle of the winter season. Whether you have seasonal affective disorder or more general ‘winter blues,’ there are ways to prioritize your mental health and preemptively combat low mood and motivation. Read more to learn about how the outdoors, meal prepping, laughter, coziness, and social connection can help make these next few months feel warmer and more joyful.
Making Life a Checklist
Welcome to a new blog series, Pitfalls of Perfectionism, exploring where perfectionism can hold you back rather than push you forward. Long-term goals, which we often rely on to motivate ourselves, can also create overwhelm and self-doubt. Read more to find out ways to lessen that overwhelm and doubt by pursuing personal values rather than framing life as a checklist of long-term goals.
Holding Out Radical Hope
Hopelessness, overwhelm, and anger are to be expected in difficult times, especially when social media amplifies hate around the clock. But just because things feel hopeless doesn’t mean there is nothing you can do. Read more to learn about radical hope and the power you hold by grounding in awareness and taking collective action.
How to Find Your Therapist
There are many great therapists out there, but you want to find one who matches your needs, both in terms of expertise and general ‘vibes.’ Here are some considerations for therapy consultations to help you get the information you need to determine whether you are a good fit.
Exploring Sexuality Through Journaling
Figuring out what you want from your relationships can be challenging, regardless of whether you have been in a relationship or not. For people questioning their sexuality, it can be difficult to even know where to start. Self-exploration and reflection through journaling can often be a great starting point for gaining comfort and insight. Here are some journal prompts to help you understand how you experience attraction.
Gender Exploration is Self-Exploration
Gender exploration is not exclusive to individuals questioning their gender identity. It is a form of self-discovery with the ultimate goal of learning more about yourself. Here are eight ways you can discover more about your gender and how you like to express yourself. Remember: follow the joy, whenever, wherever, and however it manifests!