by Dr. Anita Sanz | Dec 29, 2024 | Therapy, On The Couch
For the sake of this post, let’s assume you have a friend you’re concerned about. There’s 3-Step process you can adapt to meet the needs of your specific situation when attempting to encourage someone to go to therapy. Empathize with your friend and...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 12, 2023 | Therapy, On The Couch
Babies…cute, cuddly, sweet, adorable. Right? Well, yes… and no. Now I know some people love taking care of babies and I have incredible respect for anyone who can do this and do it well. Major confession time: I am not a baby person. There. I said it and I...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 10, 2023 | Therapy, On The Couch
Have you survived something very difficult in your life? A tough childhood? A major trauma? An abusive marriage? It takes a lot to go through the steps of naming your pain and feeling your pain and moving from being a victim of something very traumatic or painful...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 10, 2023 | Therapy, On The Couch
Don’t Try! I mean it. Don’t try to change. Not one thing. Not your bad habits, your bad behavior, or your bad attitude. Surprising advice from a therapist? Not at all! Here’s why. Trying Doesn’t Work If there is something in your life that isn’t...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 5, 2023 | Therapy, On The Couch
Have you ever decided you were going to make a change in how you eat or how active you are and you make a plan and set your goals and… you don’t follow through with it? If the answer is yes… it means you’re human. But wouldn’t you like to be able to stick with...
by Dr. Anita Sanz | May 4, 2023 | Therapy, On The Couch
I’ve Got Some Emotional Baggage Here… “I’m sorry I’m dumping all of my problems on you.” How many times have I heard this from a client? It seems like it is a version of the statement, “I don’t know how you can sit and listen to people’s problems all day long….” Both,...
