Holistic Approach to Wellness and Well-being
Welcome to our Holistic Approach to Wellness and Well-being column, provided by the Bridging Harts Psychotherapy team. We offer our thoughts and viewpoints on life, family, therapy, and more.
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- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
The Enneagram is comprised of 9 different numbers or “types”. Each of the nine personality types is defined by a particular core belief about how the world works. This core belief drives your deepest motivations and fears — and fundamentally shapes a person's worldview and the perspective through...
- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
Are you someone who loves reading, learning, and needs a little bit of an escape? Below I have listed some of my favorite books to recommend to clients. They range from topics about trauma, parents, sex, and more. These will have you up all night in enjoyment and contemplation of what was just...
- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
How do you respond to expectations? How do you respond to deadlines for work? How do you respond to personal goals, like starting a new exercise routine? AKA…what is your tendency? Author Gretchen Rubin outlines four different “tendencies” that most people tend to fall into. • Upholders—“I do...
- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
Why Sex Therapy? When I mention my interest of sex therapy to people, I often get met with blank stares, awkward laughs, and a lot of questions. Sex is still such a topic that many do not feel comfortable talking about, so partnering that with therapy… well, it is something very confusing for...
- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
JOY In today’s rush, we all think too much—seek too much—want too much—and forget about the joy of just being. Eckhart Tolle Let’s talk about how to incorporate moments of joy into our everyday lives no matter how busy we are or how busy we feel. Here are some of my favorite...
- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
What are Core Beliefs? Aaron Beck (1979) outlined three levels of cognition:• Core beliefs• Dysfunctional assumptions• Negative automatic thoughts Core beliefs are formed early in life and shaped by our upbringing and experiences. Because they are so deep seated and embedded, they are very...
- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
Man oh man, when I was a kid, I loved Back to School time. Getting new pens, colored markers, a new planner…ah, bliss. I was always so excited to see my friends again, maybe get a new hair cut…I don’t know, the possibilities were endless! Unfortunately, I also always had back-to-school anxiety....
- Written by Bridging Harts Staff
Throughout my journey as a counselor, I’ve read many self-help books, memoirs, and mental health related books that have brought insight, encouraged me, challenged me, and soothed me through stories I could relate to on many levels. I’ve narrowed these books down to three that are my top ‘must...