Rose Psychotherapy

12/10/2022

due to increasing necessity we’re holding our rescheduled grief event early & virtually. join us on the winter solstice to release a bit of heaviness & create radical space for rest as we move into the coldest months.

wednesday 12/21 | 7p-9p EST
virtually via google meet

all are welcome; share widely. host a small gathering in your apt for your closest people to be held together; if you’re in nhv & would like to join us at our home, dm me or

id: Join us for a time to pause, release, let go, and release a layer of grief before burrowing into winter. Local therapist, artist & healer, Emily Lorin & community, will be sharing readings, self-regulation techniques and guide us through a loving self-exploration meditation with an invitation to feel, experience, & let go of some of the heavy grief we are all carrying. Our grief makes way for our praise & pleasure. When we are not permitted to grieve we become stuck & may experience depression, apathy, anxiety, burnout, numbness, a sense of emptiness, etc. We are a people who societally are told not to grieve...and yet, we have all experienced so much pain & anguish to no avail.
What do I need? Yourself is all that is required of you to participate; Things that might support you during this time: a blanket, a cozy seat, a candle, hydration, an offering around your grief, something to write on and with, a photo/collage/totem that depicts some part of your grief.

REGISTER to receive link by emailing hello@emilylorin.com

11/22/2022

This event has been cancelled due to a family emergency. Once things are settled on our end we will plan to do this again.

Please share this far and wide! We want to make sure folks are aware before Friday.

All the gratitude and love,
e + j

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This event will not be taking place

11/01/2022

the fourth week of this month we’re gathering to move through some grief✨ please join us🙏

id: a flyer w a dark surface of the water background w the following text: Join us for a moment of metabolizing grief
Our grief makes way for our praise & pleasure. When we are not permitted to grieve we become stuck & may experience depression, apathy, anxiety, burnout, numbness, a sense of emptiness, etc. We are a people who societally are told not to grieve...and yet, we have all experienced so much pain & anguish to no avail.
When? Friday 11/25/22; 330p-5p
Where? Lighthouse Park Beach (look for Emily: human w pink hair &/or a pink beanie)
What do I need to bring? Yourself is all that is required of you to participate (it will be cold so please bundle as necessary for your comfort)
Why? Because we're all experiencing & carrying so much undigested grief and need a space to move towards wholeness. Things that might support you as optional to bring: a blanket, a chair, an offering to the water (but please nothing that will harm the oceanic ecosystems), something to write on and with, a photo/collage/totem that depicts some part of your grief
Join us at Lighthouse Park for a time to pause, release, let go, and return the salty water of your body back to the ocean. Local therapist, artist & healer, Emily Lorin, will be sharing readings, self-regulation techniques and guide us through a loving self-exploration meditation with an invitation to feel, experience, & let go of some of the heavy grief we are all carrying.
Contact hello@emilylorin.com with any questions
"...for those who lose, they must grieve and grief is praise and both serve love and love is as courageous as it is creative and foolishly expressive...When we suffer loss, we will have to learn to heal and learn to be generous with what we have become and with whatever has caused us to heal. That is what turns grief into life and beauty." - Martín Prechtel

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06/07/2022

happy PRIDE y’all! we hope this month is filled with rainbow magic and affirmation of your goodness. we will be taking the social media break for the summer. You can still find us via dm or email at hello@emilylorin.com

soak in some sun and let our bodies rest. you deserve it

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The second image reads. “we hope your PRIDE month is affirming and filled with the all the delights that come with q***r magic. rose psychotherapy will be taking a social media break this summer.
if you need to get in contact, feel free to dm or email at hello@emilylorin.com
cheers,
emily+jordan

05/25/2022

self-care is one of the most important ways we keep ourselves going. its the stuff that helps us create space for things we love and need in the midst of the constant rush of life. our s*x lives deserve the same attention. there is no time better than during to establish a good self care routine!

do you already have a s*xual self-care routine established?
what are some of your favorite ways to indulge?

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Seven slides are a light blue. The first slide has off-white dots in various stages of transparency, size, and shape on the top third of the image. It reads: lets talk about s*xual self-care
Slide 2-7 all are the light blue back ground. They have two navy blue lines on the top of the slide with holds the title of each. There is an off white outline on the bottom and right side creating a shadow effect

Slide 2: titled what is s*xual self care? just like “typical“ self care, s*xual self care is simply intentional time set aside to tune in to yourself, with emphasis on lovingly supporting your body, mind, and spirit.
we make time to focus on our physical health, mental health, and emotional health, so why not our s*xual health too?

Slide 3: why is s*xual self care important?: when we talk about self care we think of things like spending time in nature, getting out in the sunshine, journaling, reciting affirmations, turning our phones off, etc. Its tHrough these experiences that we find peace, release stress, and figure out what we need to do keep ourselves going without burning out. S*xual self care does this same function. It allows us to be able to figure out what we like, it helps us create safe s*xual experiences within our bodies. it can be healing, it can be invigorating, it can be exploratory, fun, pleasureable, sensual, relaxing, whatever you need
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05/25/2022

self-care is one of the most important ways we keep ourselves going. its the stuff that helps us create space for things we love and need in the midst of the constant rush of life. our s*x lives deserve the same attention. there is no time better than during to establish a good self care routine!

do you already have a s*xual self-care routine established?
what are some of your favorite ways to indulge?

Image description:
Seven slides are a light blue. The first slide has off-white dots in various stages of transparency, size, and shape on the top third of the image. It reads: lets talk about s*xual self-care
Slide 2-7 all are the light blue back ground. They have two navy blue lines on the top of the slide with holds the title of each. There is an off white outline on the bottom and right side creating a shadow effect

Slide 2: titled what is s*xual self care? just like “typical“ self care, s*xual self care is simply intentional time set aside to tune in to yourself, with emphasis on lovingly supporting your body, mind, and spirit.
we make time to focus on our physical health, mental health, and emotional health, so why not our s*xual health too?

Slide 3: why is s*xual self care important?: when we talk about self care we think of things like spending time in nature, getting out in the sunshine, journaling, reciting affirmations, turning our phones off, etc. Its tHrough these experiences that we find peace, release stress, and figure out what we need to do keep ourselves going without burning out. S*xual self care does this same function. It allows us to be able to figure out what we like, it helps us create safe s*xual experiences within our bodies. it can be healing, it can be invigorating, it can be exploratory, fun, pleasureable, sensual, relaxing, whatever you need

Slide 4: what does s*xual self-care look like? Some self care looks like doing the important work of knowing your body and figuring out how it works and feels. Get tested regularly? Asking your partners when they were last tested is not rude, its safe. Talk with your medical provider about any questions you have. Regardless of your ge****ls, make sure you know what your “normal” feels/looks/smells like. Examine all your bits and pieces. Get a mirror and check yourself out. Monthly chest exams are great times to touch your chest in ways that feel good while also checking for bumps and lumps.

Slide 5: what does s*xual self-care look like cont.? Dance! Go to the club or take off all your clothes (literally) and dance in the living room. Schedule in some playtime during your lunch break with your partner or go solo when you get home. Or***ms are proven to relieve stress and tension so shake off the day in the best way. Give yourself an oil message or take extra time to lather up in the shower. Give every inch of you some attention. Do regular stuff naked. If you’re someone who feels uncomfortable naked, doing familiar stuff in various states of undress can help it feel less vulnerable. Ma******te regularly. Figure out what you like, what feels good and what doesn’t, use your fingers, vi*****rs, di**os, whatever rocks your boat.

Slide 6: where can I explore different expressions of s*x? Check out ErikaLust . com for ethical, feminist, p**n where female pleasure is centered. S*x workers employed with erika lust are paid, of age, respected, and have full say in what happens with their bodies and careers. Read erotic stories at literotica . com. Read books like The Ultimate Guide to Kink: B**M, Role Play, and the Erotic Edge by Tristan Taormino. Even if these types of play don’t resonate with you, learning about them gives context for all the ways s*x is normal. You have permission to explore these resources without shame, guilt, or “sinfulness.” S*x in all its expressions- with consent and shared autonomy- is good

Slide 7: a s*xual self care reminder. S*xual self care is not about or***ms. Or***ms are great, but not all s*xual play has to include one. use this time to build intimacy. See if you can build an experience where you fully trust your body and the sensations you feel. Learn how to have safe s*xual experiences where your comfort and pleasure are held at the same level. You are in control of your body and experiences. Full stop. No debate allowed. Whether alone or with partner(s), you get a sayin what happens.

05/16/2022

May is ! Obvs as a mental health counseling practice we are pretty excited to see folks talking about mental health and working hard to reduce the stigma around living with and treating it without shame. For people without mental health issues, navigating it might feel uncomfortable: please understand that is exactly why posts like this are important. Talking about mental illness doesn’t need to be uncomfortable, it shouldn’t be uncomfortable. Here are some tips if you’re working on being a better family member, friend, or ally to someone with mental illness.
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Page 2. What not to say to someone with mental illness: “You just need to exercise/change your diet/get hypnotized/use essential oils/get some sun/wear the color blue/meditate more”
Every single experience is entirely different, so just because your Aunt Barb tried something and it worked doesn’t mean this is the ultimate answer to cure all mental health issues. All of these things are great, but unsolicited advice can be really overwhelming and unhelpful to hear. Instead of handing out cures, just listen and offer compassion.

INSTEAD TRY: “wow, I can’t imagine how that feels. How are you taking care of yourself in this?”

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Page 3: “what not to say:
have you prayed/given to g*d and let it go?”
why: any comment that implies a mental illness is in anyway the related to faith/lack of faith in a higher power is completely inappropriate. mental illness is a very real, meaureable, treatable illness born from anything from chemical imbalances in the brain to past trauma. anxiety and depression aren’t the result of a lack of faith or prayer and as such *cannot* be fixed by increasing these things. by all means, believe in a higher power if that’s what feels good to you, but sacred texts of any faith are never to be used as weapons of shame at any point, especially not in regards to mental illness.
instead try:
“dang, that sounds really hard, i’m so sorry you’re experiencing this. where are you finding hope right now?”

Page 4:. “what not to say: “i’m such a hot mess lol, I need a shrink!”
or “have you taken your crazy pills today?”
why: even said jokingly, these statements about counseling and medication are incredibly shaming, unkind, unhelpful, and ultimately add to the stigma that already keeps people from getting the help they need. counseling isn’t a place broken people go, it’s a place of reflection, self-improvement, and growth. medication is a helpful, normal option. everyone benefits from their own treatment plans regardless of their past or what they’re dealing with internally. therapists are trained to make sense of things, and choosing to dive into yourself and challenge your own thought processes is an incredibly brave and good thing.
instead try: “having a good support system is so important. I’m glad you’re doing things to support yourself.”

Page 5: mental illness is an everyday battle deserving of respect, compassion, and support. folks with mental illness know how overwhelming it can be for people without-they are probably overwhelmed with it themselves.
to the mentally ill: you are so seen and affirmed. this life can be so hard and so defeating. remember, you’re never alone in it.
to the mentally well: Your voice is necessary to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. talking about normalizing therapy, medication, treatment, always leading with empathetic support, and avoiding unsolicited advice is key.

Page 6: If you are battling mental illness and are feeling hopeless or in need of support, please reach out. We are here for you and with you.
If you’re experiencing a mental health emergency please call 911 0r 211, or call the lifelines below:
National Su***de Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860