Change is scary, so how do we deal with our fear of change?
The fear of change is one of the most common fears out there. This fear of change is a fear of uncertainty. When things change, we are unsure of that is coming next, and often it is impossible to predict. We can wish, and hope and plan for something, but the reality is that life […]
Quick History of Pride Month in the US
Happy Pride Month! Whether you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ movement, as an ally, or as none of the above, it is important to understand the origins of Pride as we now know it. On July 4th, 1964, a group of a dozen or so people, clad in business casual attire, gathered in front […]
BBC News: How our brains are processing the pandemic
BBC News – How our brains are processing the pandemic https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53067030
How to Support Black Lives Matter
Let us just start with this: Black Lives Matter. We are wholly unprepared, uneducated, and inexperienced. I have never lived and experienced racism, and therefore should not be writing about it or educating people about it. Instead, we at Embrace Change Therapy are going to use this opportunity to amplify the voices of people of […]
Assertiveness
What is the difference between being assertive and being aggressive? It all boils down to perception and intent. Assertive is defined as “characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior” whereas aggressive is defined as “marked by combative readiness” and “marked by obtrusive energy and self-assertiveness”. In self-expression, if a statement or question is merely […]
Problem Solving
We are all faced with problems each day, but how do we address those problems? Have you figured out what kind of problem solver or decision maker you are? Continue reading for a few helpful strategies that might help the calm your problem-solving woes. A concept that may seem somewhat counter intuitive may yield the […]
Forgiveness of Self and Others
Contrary to popular belief, forgiveness is not a requirement in some scenarios. Forgiveness and acceptance are often linked when discussing the past and have even been traditionally included in twelve step programs. When looking towards the past, it is important to accept what has happened, as it cannot be changed. However, it is not necessary […]
Unhappiness in work, life, and relationships
Unfortunately, unhappiness is inevitable. Life involves constant change, and with that the ebb and flow of emotions, moods, and feelings. Some of us are constantly striving for happiness, but some of us are not. What can cause a person to be comfortable with unhappiness? And if that is the case, how can we change our […]
Internal vs. Perceived Judgement
“A day spent judging another is a painful day. A day spent judging yourself is a painful day.” Buddha Judgement is something that we have all encountered at some point in our lives. We all also have felt how the judgment of others can hurt our feelings, and damage our self-esteem. Then why is it […]
Challenge Thinking
Challenging your thinking can help you to become more aware of yourself, your biases and your beliefs as a person. But acknowledging and challenging your thinking can be difficult. While we mostly hear about challenging negative thoughts, it is important to be cognizant of positive and neutral thoughts as well. They make up who we […]