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Demystifying Therapy

Thinking about the therapeutic journey.

the benefit of a neutral environment
Environment
The Comfort of the Physical Space of Therapy

Karin Blak on July 27, 2021

Have you ever wondered why your therapist doesn't sit behind a large desk during sessions, or why they don't display family photos?

Have you ever wondered why your therapist doesn't sit behind a large desk during sessions, or why they don't display family photos?

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu
Relationships
What Is Psychosexual Therapy?

Karin Blak on May 14, 2021

Are you experiencing sexual difficulties with intimacy? Psychosexual therapy might have the answer.

Are you experiencing sexual difficulties with intimacy? Psychosexual therapy might have the answer.

We all need a little help every now and then.
Psychology
"How Do I Start Therapy?"

Karin Blak on April 30, 2021

Have you longed for therapy, yet feel uncertain how to get started? Here are some practical suggestions for giving you the best possible beginning for this personal journey.

Have you longed for therapy, yet feel uncertain how to get started? Here are some practical suggestions for giving you the best possible beginning for this personal journey.

Building a bridge between two opposites can result in a dramatic outcome.
Psychiatry
The Perfect Partners: Psychiatric Diagnosis and Therapy

Karin Blak on April 13, 2021

Have you wondered if therapy and psychiatry can complement one another? Here are a few pointers that will help explain how therapy is an essential part of recovery and reparation.

Have you wondered if therapy and psychiatry can complement one another? Here are a few pointers that will help explain how therapy is an essential part of recovery and reparation.

Relationships
What Can Therapy Help Us With?

Karin Blak on April 8, 2021

Are you struggling to cope with life? Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Now could be a good time to seek therapy, no diagnosis needed.

Are you struggling to cope with life? Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Now could be a good time to seek therapy, no diagnosis needed.

Relationships
Supporting Our Partner Through Talking Therapy

Karin Blak on March 24, 2021

Do you worry about the effects of talk therapy on your relationship? Here are a couple of suggestions to ease the pressure on your intimate connection.

Do you worry about the effects of talk therapy on your relationship? Here are a couple of suggestions to ease the pressure on your intimate connection.

Tissues can only hold your tears, not your experiences.
Environment
When Therapy Doesn't Feel Safe

Karin Blak on March 15, 2021

Would you recognize unethical therapy if it happened to you? Here are some examples and suggestions on how to manage such experiences.

Would you recognize unethical therapy if it happened to you? Here are some examples and suggestions on how to manage such experiences.