Ashley Bretting, MS MFT Blog
Therapy options available include group therapy or individual counseling. A combination of both may most beneficial. Therapy, in part, is a process that helps achieve self awareness. The less aware we are of our motives, feelings, thoughts, actions, perceptions, the more they control us and the more we stay stuck in old patterns that are not working. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Transmogrify: to transform. Transform yourself to who you w...
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Posted May 15, 2010 at 09:56 AM
The "Self" - Who You Are On The Inside Matters!Is your self esteem missing?What is Self Esteem and how do you get itor get it back?!?Both Men and Women, young and old can have self esteem issuesSelf Esteem Or Not, Why Does It Even Matter?This impacts the way you experience your life and the world around you To read more about this topic:http://www.squidoo.com/Self
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Posted April 11, 2010 at 06:43 AM
&Women are not the only victims of domestic violence and abuse. Men also suffer from domestic abuse-especially verbal and emotional abuse-and may be even more ashamed to seek help. What is abusive behavior? http://www.squidoo.com/DomesticViolenceAbuse
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Posted March 01, 2010 at 06:44 AM
Ever wondered if a professionally facilitated therapeutic support group would be right for you? Over half of the clients that come to me express reluctance when the option of joining Group comes up, while others are more open to the concept. In the end, most of those that are initially reluctant and yet decide to give it a go, find it a wonderful experience. Support Group vs. Individual Therapy Just a few of the benefits for each Group Therapy Benefits: Provides you with a support syste...
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Posted January 30, 2010 at 05:46 AM
Is anger interfering with your life? Ever wonder why you are so angry all the time and want to get it under control? Consider my Anger Management Group - part education, part therapeutic, part fun. A Tip To Keep Anger At Bay: Relaxation Some simple steps you can try: * Breathe deeply, from your diaphragm; breathing from your chest won't relax you. Picture your breath coming up from your "gut." * Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as "relax," "take it easy." Repeat it to yourself w...
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Posted July 05, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Ongoing and frequent bouts of anxiety can lead and have been linked to the following: Impaired immune system ( when our immune systems are impacted we become at greater risk for illness, disease and our overall physical defense mechanisms are significantly weakened ) Heart problems ( under prolonged bombardment of certain chemicals our brains produce during periods of anxiety and stress, including depression, the heart along with other organs become weakened and compromised ) Sexual issues ( ...
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Posted June 18, 2009 at 06:39 AM
Depression is much, much more than "just" being sad or being in a state of sadness. At times, when we are unable to deal with stress and problems we begin to feel depressed. In general, with passage of time and working with a trained therapist, depressed feelings will subside. Some things associated with depression include: restlessness, irritability, thoughts of death, suicide, suicide attempts, insomnia, early morning waking, oversleeping, changes in appetite are linked to a weight gain or ...
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Posted May 15, 2009 at 06:59 AM
Therapy can help one manage and survive issues involving:* Chaos* Depression and Sadness* Codependency* Anxiety and Stress* Communication issues* Trust issues* Aging concerns* Loneliness* Emotional intimacy* Trauma* Self-esteem issues* Anger managementand much more Getting The Most Out Of Therapy What is the "work" part about? Read on...Whether you are an individual, a couple or a family these tips will help you get the best results from your therapeutic sessions.Trust -...
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Posted May 15, 2009 at 06:56 AM
