In this blog post, I want to comment on this idea of sharing with clients as a therapist—sharing some of the dilemmas, thoughts, and feelings that I’m having as we’re doing therapy together.
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We have to remember that people don’t completely change their personality. To be emotionally healthy and have healthy relationships, we need to have a certain level of understanding that people aren’t perfect. We must see people as they are now.
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Choosing a therapist is one of the most important decisions you can make for your mental health and relationships. Here’s what I believe you should prioritize when choosing a therapist in SLC, in order of importance.
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Learn how trauma affects your brain & how therapy helps heal. Expert insights from a Salt Lake City trauma therapist on recovery & finding peace again.
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The Power of Sharing Therapeutic Dilemmas with Clients
/by Ed PetersonIn this blog post, I want to comment on this idea of sharing with clients as a therapist—sharing some of the dilemmas, thoughts, and feelings that I’m having as we’re doing therapy together.
Alone I Am Weak—But If Deeply Connected to Others, I Can Thrive
/by Ed PetersonLearn why isolation worsens anxiety and depression, and how deep connection is essential for mental health.
Accepting People As They Are While Still Expecting Growth
/by Ed PetersonWe have to remember that people don’t completely change their personality. To be emotionally healthy and have healthy relationships, we need to have a certain level of understanding that people aren’t perfect. We must see people as they are now.
How to Choose the Right Therapist in Salt Lake City
/by Ed PetersonChoosing a therapist is one of the most important decisions you can make for your mental health and relationships. Here’s what I believe you should prioritize when choosing a therapist in SLC, in order of importance.
Understanding Trauma: How Your Brain Responds and How Therapy Helps
/by Candace PetersonLearn how trauma affects your brain & how therapy helps heal. Expert insights from a Salt Lake City trauma therapist on recovery & finding peace again.
Understanding Depression: A Pathway to Healing and Growth
/by Ed PetersonI want to share my perspective on understanding depression, how it impacts relationships, and most importantly, how we can treat it effectively.