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with Laura Gatien

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Do the Holidays YOUR Way

Jan 14
2 min

Let’s talk about intimate relationships

This year we saw an overwhelming amount of people struggling with their intimate relationships.

Jan 7
2 min

The power of vulnerability

As a therapist, I support my clients, but I too struggle at times. I feel that if I’m asking my clients to share the rawest parts of them...

Dec 31, 2020
2 min

5 Ways to start the new year off better than last, despite the shit show pandemic

Happy New Year! I always do a bit of reflection on the year before me and consider ways to make the next year better because that is what...

Dec 24, 2020
2 min

Be Present. Practice staying grounded and in the moment

At the end of the day, the reason for the season was never to feel frantic, poor or anxious. Practice staying grounded and in the moment.

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Dec 17, 2020
2 min

Set boundaries with family

Christmas can feel like a huge work project. Many of our clients tell us they feel there are so many people to please.

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Dec 10, 2020
2 min

Practice gratefulness & contentment

The Christmas season is about celebration not experiencing everything in excess.

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Dec 3, 2020
2 min

Know your personal values and ensure your holiday season reflects those

Try to remove some of that pressure you put on yourself to be everything to everyone this holiday season (and frankly all year round).

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Nov 27, 2020
2 min

Manage your expectations of the holiday season

Here are some helpful ways to combat anxiety this holiday season and help you manage your expectations of yourself and others.

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Nov 19, 2020
1 min

Happy 1 year anniversary, email subscribers!

Because I'm passionate about raising awareness for mental wellness and removing the shame and stigma that exists around getting help.

Nov 12, 2020
2 min

Boundaries: You teach people how to treat you

I have learned that a lack of boundaries often brings misery to peoples lives. First, it is important to understand what boundaries are.

Nov 5, 2020
1 min

Do you carry guilt?

Next time that "guilt voice" is creeping in, ask yourself what purpose is this guilt serving? Is it productive?

Oct 29, 2020
2 min

5 Things I’ve learned about relationships as a wife and a couples’ therapist

You are 100% responsible for your own happiness. Finding a partner is not the answer to your struggles, sadness, insecurity or misery.

Oct 22, 2020
1 min

Do you have secrets?

Is there something you have been holding onto? Have the courage to “take your mask off”.

Oct 15, 2020
1 min

10 things I learned from Dr. Edith Eger

Working through these tips with a therapist can change the way you go through life.

Oct 8, 2020
1 min

Be wrong about something you previously thought you were right about

Relationships are a very common struggle, but the struggles usually don't happen overnight, often it's years of small things left unaddre...

Oct 1, 2020
1 min

This is for anyone who has been impacted by a traumatic event.

Sometimes bad things happen to good people. The first hand exposure to human suffering and cruelty is real.

Sep 24, 2020
2 min

Do you suffer with PTSD and have a family?

Children soak up tension in their environment. They learn from their parents how to cope with stress and trauma.

Sep 18, 2020
1 min

Are your friends lowering your standards?

Look at those people you encounter on a daily/weekly basis and really question the impact they may be having on your mental health.

Sep 10, 2020
3 min

Are you feeling uncertain or anxious about the fall?

This is a chronically stressful time in our world but most people are very resilient and will recover from this well.

Sep 3, 2020
2 min

What Does a Therapy Session Look Like?

I believe if you aren’t a little bit dysfunctional you aren’t even normal.

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