Beyond the Couch: Therapy in a Nutshell

Thoughts or comments? Send us a text!Two therapists pull back the curtain on what actually happens in therapy and why it's so powerful for creating change in your life. • Therapy is for everyone, not just those with severe mental health issues• The most impactful aspect of therapy is the connection with your therapist, more than any specific techniques• Finding the right therapist is crucial - it's okay to "shop around" until you find someone you connect with• Therapy often feels worse before it gets better as you unpack difficult emotions• Therapy isn't about being "fixed" but developing sustainable skills for an ongoing journey• The therapeutic relationship provides a unique space with unconditional positive regard• Past coping mechanisms that once served us may no longer be helpful in our current lives• Like a garden, our mental health has seasons that require different levels of attentionVisit maryrothwell.net for more information about mental health resources and to connect with Mary directly.You can find Laura HERENo Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz, PhDGabby BernsteinJoin the growing garden of Violets! Help me keep great content coming by clicking below. 💖Support the showBUY ME A COFFEE or SUPPORT ALFIE'S TREAT STASHLearn more about my book, Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive through the Wisdom of Plants HERE.Comments about this episode? Suggestions for a future episode? Email me directly at [email protected]. Want to be a guest on No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women? Send Mary Rothwell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/noshrinkingvioletsFollow me on Facebook and Instagram, and check out my website!