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Connect Counseling & Wellness, LLC

We are proud to offer affirming, illuminating, and supportive therapy in the state of Florida from the convenience and comfort of your own home.

Let us support you in learning to connect with yourself and others in a new and meaningful way!

03/17/2023

It’s Food Freedom Friday! Here’s your reminder that fullness is not failure 😊 let’s try to neutralize the messages we send ourselves about the sensation so we can better understand and care for ourselves.

02/18/2023

Food Freedom Friday tip number 3!

02/03/2023

Happy Food Freedom Friday!! Today we’re talking about how approaching food with neutrality can help you develop a healthier relationship with food 😊

01/31/2023

We often take time to consider our body image- how we feel about the way our bodies look. But it’s less often that we try to make time to consider and practice gratitude for all the things our bodies do for us, regardless of how our bodies look while doing them. You may dislike the way your arms look, but you would be inhibited if you could no longer use them to cook a meal, wash your hair, brush your teeth etc. We often take the function and ease that our bodies provide us for granted. When you feel critical of the appearance of your body, try to appreciate the function of your body, and de-emphasize the aesthetics. Appreciate the way your hand grasps objects for you, the way your neck can turn your head for you, the way your eyes and ears allow you to sense the world around you, or the way your arms allow you to hug your loved ones. Relating to your body as a vessel and a tool may release some of the pressure you put on yourself to present it as something ornamental. All bodies are good bodies and it’s important that we are intentional about treating them as such.

01/02/2023

It's a new year and it’s ok to be the same you! (because you are awesome)

January often brings about self reflection and the quest for self improvement- which is great- but big, sudden changes are almost impossible to sustain! Think about ways to set small, attainable goals for changes that align with your values, and be gentle with yourself along the way. Small changes are more likely to stick.

Also- think about framing your goals in terms of what you can add to your life rather than what you want to avoid.
For example- instead of making your goal to spend less time on your phone, you can frame that instead as spend more time being present with those around you. That way your goal is pointing you towards more of the behavior you want, that allows you to live a life that is in line with your values. In this new year, try not to chase drastic transformations- instead take time to think about what you value and the way you can continue to honor and celebrate those parts of you! Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy 2023 full of connection and self-love! 💕

12/15/2022

Some rainy day food for thought- try to approach your emotions the way you approach weather. You check the forecast, and you know you can't change it, but you can make adjustments according to what you need- if you can honor your emotions in the same way it can lead to acceptance, healing, and inner peace. 💙🌦☀️🌩❄️

12/01/2022

Your thoughts are not facts. Many times your thoughts are driven by your perception and interpretation of events. If you're in a bad mood and a friend passes by you without saying hi, your initial thoughts could be: "Are they mad at me? What did I do wrong?" But if you're in a good mood, they could be: "Are they okay? Maybe they didn't see me."

Don't immediately believe everything you think without fact-checking. Check in with yourself and ask if your interpretation of a situation has evidence behind it, or if it’s being influenced by what you are projecting onto the situation.

Also remember that you’re not a mind reader and you don’t need to be! Let other people have ownership of their thoughts and feelings. You may think you know what they’re feeling but you might be off base. Communicating with the people around you can provide clarity and understanding that leads to better connection.

11/05/2022

Reminder:
Just because you don’t have anything scheduled doesn’t mean you’re available.

Check-in with yourself today! Things are heavy. Burnout can take root when we don't prioritize our own needs. Practice giving yourself permission to do what you need to care for yourself. Your future self will thank you for engaging in self-care.

10/11/2022

Happy World Mental Health Day! As the day wraps up, try to take a break and check in with yourself:
How are you feeling?
Have you been making time for yourself?
How has the day been going for you?
What can you do to boost your mood?
If you find yourself feeling down or stressed, take a quick breather. Do what you need to do to care for yourself, your needs matter and you deserve to make them a priority!

10/05/2022

Mental Health Tip:
When a goal or task feels overwhelming, make it smaller until it's attainable.

If you're having a bad day and getting out of bed feels like too much, start by sitting up and stretching, and see how you feel.

If your goal was to work out for 30 mins but you're not feeling it, maybe a 10 min walk feels more doable? Or maybe 5 mins of stretching?

You have dishes piled up that you wanted to do but you can't bring yourself to commit to washing them- wash one dish and put it away. You may feel motivated to wash more, or maybe you don't. Either way that's ok.

Sometimes we get stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, like "if I don't do this task 100% I might as well not do it at all", but that can make us feel stuck. Take the pressure off to do things at 100%, some movement towards your goals is better than none! Meet yourself where you're at and congratulate yourself for showing up in a way that is accessible to you today.

09/20/2022

A Guide to Creating Boundaries:

In our previous post, we talked about how boundaries can act as an antidote for resentment. However, the question many people struggle with is the HOW. How do you create boundaries? What do boundaries look like?

So we decided to make a guide that took you through the step-by-step process. Self-reflection is a key part of the process. Understanding what you are and aren't comfortable with will allow you to lay the foundation for all of your relationships.

Remember that by creating boundaries you are not only sending the message to other people but sending the message to yourself that you are worthy of love and respect.

09/14/2022

When you feel resentful, that may be a sign that you need to implement a boundary (or make existing boundaries more clear and firm).

Resentment is a complicated emotion. When we start to feel resentful towards someone we may feel like they are taking advantage of us, not appreciating us, or not respecting us. Ask yourself what is a boundary that could help alleviate that feeling? This can give you some guidance into what needs to change to make the relationship more sustainable for you.

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Gainesville, FL
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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm

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http://Connectcawfl.com/

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