Emotionally Focused Therapy by Oliver C. Stone

Emotionally Focused Therapy by Oliver C. Stone

After spending a week being trained in EFT (that’s Emotion Focused Therapy!), I felt that I should share what this type of therapy is, how we can use it, and why I went to spend an entire week learning about it. EFT is a type of therapy that has a large amount of...
Living for Yourself by Oliver C. Stone

Living for Yourself by Oliver C. Stone

What is living for yourself? I know that for many years I was focused on the expectations, wants, and needs of others. It was fulfilling in a way but also exhausting, and I was burning out. I think that a lot of people deal with this issue whether you’re a parent,...
Why Should I Get Therapy?

Why Should I Get Therapy?

Therapy is scary. Even as a therapist, I think it can be terrifying. You’re expected to go into a room with someone and tell them everything that’s happening in your life, including the thoughts and feelings that you’ve never told anyone? I can’t think of many people...
Gender in the Modern World by Oliver C. Stone

Gender in the Modern World by Oliver C. Stone

Now that we have some terminology under our belts, let’s talk about what gender and gender expression actually look like in the real world. I’m going to be primarily discussing the United States, as that’s where I’m from, but some of this information may be accurate...
What To Do When I Can’t Sleep?

What To Do When I Can’t Sleep?

Not being able to sleep is such an awful feeling. If you are reading this at three in the morning after several hours of tossing and turning and not being able to fall asleep, take a deep breath. Everything is going to be okay. The good news is that you are not alone...