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03/27/2026

Have you heard of the anger iceberg? Anger is a secondary emotion. We often feel underlying emotions of grief, pain, sadness, and fear before we react with anger. For some anger can feel empowering and protective; for others, it is scary and feels out of control. What is your relationship to anger? What unmet needs are attached to your anger? (image repost from choosing therapy)

03/03/2026

Did you know that half of married couples have attended couples therapy at some point in their relationship? 🧐 An overwhelming majority of participants report significant improvement in not only their partnership but their individual wellbeing as well 🫂 Check out Embrace Therapy's own blog to learn about more benefits of couples therapy in addition to key principles, modalities, and techniques that shape couples and relational work 💜

02/27/2026

Journaling is a popular tool recommended for deeper processing, reflection, and expression - but what exactly are the benefits? Journaling allows us to discover emotions or beliefs that may otherwise be unconscious or hidden, increasing not only self-awareness and a sense of empowerment but also cultivating transformative healing 💜 Shadow work in particular is about uncovering these hidden parts of ourselves we might otherwise repress or ignore. What's your favorite journal prompt or exercise? 🧐

02/05/2026

Have you been tempted to engage in artificial intelligence (AI)...for therapy? 🧐 Read Embrace Therapy's own blog to learn different perspectives on some of the drawbacks of AI therapy as well as ways that advanced technology can be utilized ethically to support learning outcomes and accessible care💜

Whether due to lack of financial resources, systemic barriers, logistics, stigma, misconceptions, time constraints, and other limitations, many people may turn to AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots as a confidant in place of therapy. Nevertheless, a plethora of these tools can lead to dangerous r...

01/03/2026

Post-holiday blues got you down? Check out Embrace Therapy's own blog to learn more about the warning signs of a depressive episode brewing, preventive strategies, and how to pull yourself out of a depressive spiral once it's already started 💜

The best way to combat a depressive episode is to prevent one from occurring in the first place by consistently engaging in sustainable self-care and community care practices.

12/26/2025

How have you been caring for yourself this month? 💜 Why wait until the New Year to be intentional about your resolutions and goals? Consider engaging with these self-care items and brainstorm community care ideas as well ✨ (image repost from well.n.strong)

12/12/2025

With the holidays approaching, there may be extra emphasis on shared meals with loved ones. While this can be a wonderful way to connect with community and celebrate the season, it can also bring up a lot of food-related challenges and highlight disordered eating behaviors. Read Embrace Therapy's own blog post about how eating disorders are often tied to not only body image and other societal messages but also feeling out of control in one's life.

A multitude of holidays are centered around food or sharing meals with loved ones. Therefore, this time of year can be incredibly challenging for those navigating disordered eating behaviors as there are a plethora of mixed societal messages about body image, nutrition, and one’s relationship betw...

11/21/2025

Did you know that expressing gratitude can actually increase happiness? Positive psychology research indicates that giving thanks not only builds resilience and allows for us to be more present with favorable experience but also improves our health and aids in connecting with others and the world around us. What are you most grateful for? 💜

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11/06/2025

Have you ever tried a body scan meditation in order to strengthen the mind-body connection? Follow these five steps, starting from your head to your toes and begin noticing with curiosity what comes up for you 💜

11/01/2025

Halloween may be over, but spooky season never ends 👻 Did you know there's a connection between consuming horror media and having anxiety? Did you know that engaging with the horror genre can even reduce anxiety symptoms and provide other benefits? Read Embrace Therapy's own blog to learn about the psychology behind why some of us might be drawn to things that frighten us 🖤

Horror fans can be divided into three core groups: adrenaline junkies who enjoy the thrilling physical response to frightening stimuli, white knuckles who find satisfaction from overcoming or conquering their fears, and dark copers who utilize horror as a way to process fear in their real lives.

10/07/2025

Did you know that dreams can be a powerful tool for self-reflection, processing emotions, decision-making, and learning more about ourselves, our relationships, and the ways we interact with the world around us? 🧐 Read Embrace Therapy's own blog about the purpose of dreams and techniques we can utilize in order to work with the dreams we encounter each night 🌙💜✨

09/29/2025

What's the difference between a phobia and an ordinary fear? Phobias tend to be more severe, can lead to extreme avoidance behaviors, and even involve a fear response that is disproportional to whatever is being encountered. Phobias are often grouped into five main categories: animals, natural environments, medical procedures/blood/injuries, situations, or other. Read on to learn more about phobias and how to manage them 👇

A phobia is when you feel overwhelming fear or anxiety about a specific situation or object. These conditions can potentially disrupt your life.