Intrinsic Mental Health Counseling

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Intrinsic Mental Health Counseling

Psychotherapy services for adults and couples. Areas of Experience: life transitions, relationship c

12/16/2022

I cannot say how often I hear this statement in various settings, “I’m a perfectionist, I just like things done a certain way.” In that simple statement, perfectionism is normalized.
What we do not talk about is the root of perfectionism in an individual and the internal pain and pressure it puts on one’s mental well being. It is an act of seeking validation, an act of control, the belief in “If I do it right then I will be good enough.”

The one who looks like they have it all together, the student who shines in all they do, the one who spends hours in preparation of a work project that could have taken half the time, perfect home, perfect clothes, perfect relationships, perfect job, perfect college choices, perfect mannerisms……….. perfect at people pleasing and internalizing their own needs and wants.
Not so much about having “things done in a certain way.”

09/27/2022

Couldn’t agree more! The balance of life. The yin and the yang. Life unfortunately cannot be all about the happy, joyful times. Pain is part of all of our journeys. ⚖️ ☯

09/15/2022

Inner voice is also known as "gut feeling." Self awareness to one's inner voice ranges in people due to challenges including self doubt, low confidence, past trauma or concern with perception by others. When we trust in our inner voice we become more empowered as it helps build our self reliance.

09/10/2022

As we journey through the weekend with obligations and things to do lists, keep in mind the importance of quality time for oneself and with those who are close to your heart.

09/09/2022

I will often hear clients say, " it's too late to undo" whatever it is they seek to resolve or change. Then they experience the process of working through traumas and come through the other end saying phrases such as, " I now take this approach, I now understand, I caught myself doing." And I smile and marvel at the work they have done.

03/11/2022

Make Life Dreams Come True.
The last two levels of the Sound Relationship House are very much connected in that they each support one another. Long term relationships/marriages are bound to change as the individuals in the relationship change as well. Let’s face it, we as humans change over time in relation to life priorities, values, and goals. Awareness to these aspects in your partner’s life allows the couple to help support their partner’s life dreams and come from a place of understanding. Together couples can join in and help make their life dreams come true.

03/09/2022

Managing Conflict
Conflict is unavoidable. How couples manage their conflicts is one of the top reasons they seek help from a professional. Couples find themselves yelling at one another, avoiding arguments, shutting down due to criticism or blame, trying to “win” the argument, and most frequently do not come back to repair what has been done in the interaction. Communication is much more than words being passed between two people. In relationships communication involves aspects such as vulnerability, non-judgment, acknowledging a different perspective, and maintaining respect for your partner. How a couple manages their conflicts can also relate to their satisfaction in the relationship. Managing conflict is the fifth level in the Sound Relationship House.

03/07/2022

The Positive Perspective. Couples who share a positive perspective on their relationship are more likely to manage their conflicts with productive communication and repair attempts. The previous three levels in the Sound Relationship House are an indicator of how a couple will manage in this level (positive vs. negative perspective). Engaging in the previous three levels support a couple in remaining positive about their relationship despite life stressors and conflicts. Go ahead and try some of the examples above!

03/04/2022

Research shows in healthiest relationships partners hear and acknowledge their partner’s bids. Bids are interactions that are asking for attention and involvement from your partner. They show up in simple ways and are opportunities to increase emotional closeness and intimacy. If bids are ignored or turned away from it decreases emotional connection which spills into how partners interact with one another, often increasing negative sentiment. When partners keep awareness to turning towards each other, it is possible to increase the amount of emotional closeness established during everyday interactions. Third level to Sound Relationship House.

02/28/2022

The second level in the Sound Relationship House – share fondness and admiration. Acts of acknowledgment and small gestures of affection lets each partner know they are appreciated and valued. This can be done through verbal and non-verbal actions that express sentiments such as thank you, you mean the world to me, we are in this together, I have your back.
Share your love with your partner.

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Ossining, NY
10562

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+19144322470

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http://www.intrinsicmhc.com/

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