Gentle Minds Therapy

03/11/2023

As of April 1, 2023, I will be taking a position as Clinical Director and Instructor at UNLVs Center for Individual, Couple and Family Counseling.

Gentle Minds Therapy will be suspending taking new clients for the remainder of 2023. A letter has gone out to current and recent past clients with plans and referrals, but if you have not received this letter, please email me at dawn@gentlemindstherapy.com, and I will be happy to discuss options with you.

Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

Dawn Moore MS LMFT LADC

03/24/2022

This is very true of these personalities…its not all about what you read in popular media or see on television…this is closer to thrle truth…

Don't be misled by assumptions and stereotypes.

03/01/2022

Haven't blogged in a while, but when the story hits me...every parents goes through this one at one point...

Driving In the Car With You I drove home alone today. It would seem like my normal 3...

12/26/2021

Expectations drive emotional response…ask the why behind your expectations, and release yourself of much emotional distress. We cannot control others. We cannot change others who do not want to change.

This is a very hard task, especially for parents and those in a romantic relationship. It’s hard especially when where they are at is not where you want them to be. So how do you deal with a situation like this?

1. Practice radical acceptance: acceptance of your emotions (frustration, anger) without judgement. Acceptance of the reality of the situation (unhappiness comes when our reality does not meet expectations). Acceptance of the fact that you cannot control others only your reactions and actions. Acceptance that uncomfortable boundaries may be needed.

2. Analyze the why behind your desire for the other person to change. And analyze the why behind your expectations. Is this projection? Are trying to externally craft your world to be a better version of what’s going on internally?

3. Have your own safe outlet- maybe a therapist or trusted friend. This is where you can safely vent and find perspective

4. Be patient and compassionate with the other person AND yourself. Offer to be a support how they need you to be. Sometimes you don’t have to say anything- just simply being present and aware is enough!

For more strategies see my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

11/14/2021

Love this

06/20/2021

Ester Perel is simply excellent in this topic

Esther Perel has a whole new take on infidelity.

03/09/2021

Frequent couple relational problem

Emotional labor is the unpaid job men still don't understand.

01/26/2021

Division of roles and responsibilities is always a challenge. Great suggestions...

For the past six years, researcher Jennifer Petriglieri has been studying dual-career couples. One common source of conflict is chores, and she provides some clear advice to help you shift and equa…

10/26/2020

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“I say to people who care for people who are dying, if you really love that person and want to help them, be with them when their end comes close. Sit with them – you don’t even have to talk. You don’t have to do anything but really be there with them.”
Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

09/20/2020

While there are those the choose self reflection, knowledge, growth and wisdom as goals...there are many that don’t. People who have relationships with them must grieve the loss of change in the dynamic of the relationship and take control of their part to protect themselves, along with moving on with their own growth and healing.

Not to be a downer, but this is truth. The best thing you can do is let go of any expectation of others changing. 💕

09/09/2020

Learning how to be mindful of and identify your emotions, sit with them and talk about them, and control your responses to them, can be the key to resolving many of these issues. Love this❤️

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