The One Thing Necessary for Couples to Make It
Blog Blog The One Thing Necessary for Couples to Make It by Olatunde Howard, MA, LMFT I love working with couples. It’s an honor for me to share in their world for a little less than an hour. They can be fun to watch and listen to. It can also be torturous,...Do colors make you mad?
For real. Like, when you go into an office, room, or place, do you leave feeling…agitated? But can’t quite put your finger on why? Then later you think, “It was the vibe of the place. That’s what it was!” And after you think about what the vibe was, it dawns on you.
The Magic of Therapy is Clarity
I’ve noticed that some clients think therapists are magicians and that therapy is magic. And if the magic doesn’t kick in after one or two sessions (3 tops!), then therapy isn’t working. Now the thing is, therapy can begin to “work” after one or two sessions, depending on the client and the presenting problem. It may even work after one session, and this is where therapy can be magical–if we understand what the magic really is.
A Life Without Regret?
I used to want to live a life without regret. That was my actual goal. By a life without regret, I meant a life with a clear conscience. A life where I don’t make stupid or avoidable mistakes that have lasting consequences. And that is still my goal. But I stumbled on something in my time of meditation:
Is This Therapist a Good Fit?
You need therapy, but you don’t know where to start. You look up therapists. You find one you think you might like. But you’re wondering how to know if this therapist is worth your time and money. Do you take the expensive leap of faith known as the intake session, where you may or may not find the right fit for a therapist? Maybe you call the therapist. You just want to make sure he or she knows what they’re doing. And of course, they tell you they do…