Growing pains
Over the last few weeks I’ve had such an incredible privilege to study and learn up close and in person from some very big names in my business like #gabormate #estherperel #terryreal #daniellelaporte #dralexandrasolomon #drishmajor and #terricole to name a few. It has been a whirlwind of new information and taking theory into practice. A dream come true. But the thing that sits with me today as I reflect on this most amazing set of opportunities that has arrived at my most grateful feet is this – I learn the most from the brave souls who sit across from me. Be it in my office or on the phone or over videoconference. It’s in this space that I learn the most.
Every. Single. Day.
I am so truly grateful to each of you.
I’m having some growing pains from all this intense learning. It’s forcing me to sit with things that I don’t like and look inside at the laundry I’ve been hiding. Because if I’m honest as a therapist I have the ability to hide behind the courageous souls who dare to face their own truth. Sure, I go to therapy (often) and I have a clinical supervisor but I’m so aware today of the work I have to do, too.
I’m welcoming the growing pains as an opportunity to learn more about myself. I’m taking on “gentle” as my new mantra. Gentle on myself, those I love and those I serve. In this frame I’m being gentle as I learn and uncover new stories, new truths, new awareness and new ideas.
We, dear humans, can all use a little more “gentle” in our lives.
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