Relationships, Boundaries, and Self-Worth

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Almost every relationship comes with its struggles. If interactions are weighing you down, know there are ways to navigate through or around those. Counseling can help identify the root causes of relationship stressors and challenges, and help develop skills to shore up and move forward in ways and associations that are important to you. 

Traumatic events and upbringings can affect how we see and interact with others and ourselves long-term. Thankfully, there are ways to heal from these psychological and emotional impacts. You can increase your feelings of self-worth and self-compassion and foster stronger and healthier relationships. 

Self-Compassion: Being kind and understanding towards yourself, even when experiencing perceived failure or inadequacy. Instead of ignoring your pain or blaming yourself for missteps, you give yourself love and appreciation (Developed by Dr. Kristin Neff).

Internal Family Systems: Connect to the complex system within oneself. Similar to a family system where each member has a role to play, inside oneself can be many "parts" that meet the varying demands around them. No part is bad or good, but understanding their role and when they present themselves can help dispel inner turmoil and improve self-conception and self-acceptance (Developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz).