Heather Lokteff, Licensed Professional Counselor

09/03/2021

Current read:

02/15/2021

Current read! “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become...quite literally, you become your habits.”

01/12/2021

https://www.heatherlokteff.com/single-post/self-compassion

Self-compassion is, in part, the concept of treating ourselves with the same kindness, caring, and compassion we would show to a good friend, or even a stranger for that matter. When we are actively try to better ourselves or make changes within ourselves, it’s so easy to slip into self-criticism ...

06/02/2020

Current read. “Everyone is worthy of compassion. The very fact that we are conscious human beings experiencing life on the planet means that we are intrinsically valuable and deserving of care...We don’t have to earn the right to compassion; it is our birthright.”

05/06/2020

Enjoying getting back into blogging!

Our relationships shape us throughout our entire life. Our experiences throughout our early childhood especially have a profound influence on who we become and how our brains develop. They create a model, a blueprint, of how our future attachments will work.

05/04/2020

Grounding techniques are simple strategies to help you temporarily detach from emotional pain. They help you focus on something outside of yourself by creating distractions and a “safe place”.

05/02/2020

“Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.”
-Helen Keller

04/22/2020

I collected some of my observations and suggestions from the past month or so. Hang in there, everyone! Feel free to share with those that would find it helpful.

Observations and self-care strategies during COVID-19

04/02/2020

During this time of social distancing due to COVID-19 I will be providing TELEHEALTH sessions! Most insurance companies are covering this service during this time. Feel free to reach out. We will get through this together!

04/01/2020

For parents...