by Courtenay Monfore | Aug 10, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog, Therapy
Social anxiety activities are those things you can do to challenge your anxiety. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is estimated to affect around 12% of the population at some point in their lives. People with SAD suffer in all areas of their lives; they have trouble...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jul 6, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog, Therapy, Trauma
Shame is believing there is something innately wrong with us. Sometimes we don’t even recognize that how we are showing up in life is because we are full of shame. Until one day, shame makes and keeps us sick. Or we find ourselves stuck doing the same things over and...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
Even if you’re the kind of person friends describe as “super chill,” someone who prides yourself on the ability to keep cool when faced with all types of conflict, everyone experiences friction now and then—and that’s not inherently bad. The key, of course, is knowing...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jun 27, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
Not long ago, I had a triggering conversation with my partner (yes, therapists are human and have triggering conversations too). But rather than going in on him, I said, “I need time to process what I’m feeling. At the time, I was not sure which one of my selves (the...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
A true friend gives support without judgment, comes through in a crisis and knows just the right thing to say when it matters most. Friendships are an essential ingredient in a happy life, so it’s time to give them the care and attention they deserve. Keep reading to...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jun 15, 2020 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
One couple came into session wielding weapons of war. Bryant complained that when they argued, he felt “mad and insignificant” and characterized his role within the marriage as a “little kid.” His wife shared her emotional experience of the...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jun 8, 2020 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
The morning rush: shower, eat breakfast, get the kids dressed, start the day. The day: meetings, then calls, then more meetings. The evening: dinner, baths, bedtimes. Climb into bed, only to start over again. Lather, rinse, repeat. As working parents with a seemingly...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
Loneliness is a universal human experience that we all deal with from time to time. Loneliness is a state of mind that has less to do with being alone and more to do with feeling alone. That’s why people can feel lonely at work, at school or even in their friendships...
by Courtenay Monfore | May 25, 2020 | Blog, Relationships, Therapy
You don’t have to agree, but you do need to show respect for your partner’s opinions. Heather’s voice raises as she says, “How can you not see it my way? It’s the truth and you know it. You’re just too stubborn to admit it!” Jason responds, “That’s not what happened...
by Courtenay Monfore | May 18, 2020 | Anxiety, Blog, Relationships, Therapy
You’re probably familiar with the anxiety that comes when you and your partner need to have a deep, serious conversation. Whether it’s about something they did that bothered you, or a touchy subject they don’t love talking about, you have the right...
