Posts by shelbymilhoan
Surviving the Holidays with a Difficult Family: A Guide to Protecting Your Peace
If you are like me, the holiday season often comes wrapped in a mix of emotions—joy, nostalgia, and, for many, stress. If you’re heading into family gatherings knowing there will be tension, it’s important to prioritize your well-being. Here are a few tips for moving through the holiday season so you feel at peace and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Effective Anger
Anger is a universal emotion, meaning it comes up for all of us from time to time. We experience anger when: If you have ever been around anyone (maybe even yourself!) who goes from 0 to 100 on the anger scale in a matter of seconds, you know that how you handle and express anger…
Read MoreRadical Acceptance: What It Is and Why Using It Can Help, Part II
In the previous article, we focused on Radical Acceptance and some examples of how it can be used. Now we will look at how to utilize radical acceptance step by step. Step 1: Observe That You Are Fighting Reality. To change any behavior, we must first note that we are doing said behavior. Fighting or…
Read MoreRadical Acceptance: What It Is and Why Using It Can Help, Part I
Radical acceptance is a complete acceptance of reality. By complete, I mean with your mind, heart, and soul to eliminate suffering and leave only the pain. That may seem a little “woo-woo,” but hear me out. There are practical ways to utilize radical acceptance to help you make actual changes in your life. Below are…
Read MoreWhat Sex Workers Want their Therapist to Know About Their Profession
When you see or hear “sex work” or “sex worker,” what are your automatic assumptions and beliefs? Sex work is one of the oldest known careers, yet it has been stigmatized and discredited by mental health practitioners and other professionals for decades. Here are just a few points that I and others have put together…
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