Mari Grande, LCSW-R, LCAT

 

Welcome to my blog. These blog posts are meant to provide resources, explain what some common terms are in the therapy world and break down what that even means…

 

How Do You Attach to Yourself

If you spend any time on social media, you’ve likely heard about Attachment Styles. This hot topic is widely discussed by social media therapists, coaches, and wellness enthusiasts. When used only as a tool to discuss interpersonal relationships, we miss the opportunity to dig deeper into the ways we attach intrapersonally, to ourselves. We all […]

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Focusing, What It Means in “Therapy Terms”

Focusing, What It Means in “Therapy Terms”

The word Focusing means something very specific in the therapy world. Think of Focus, Mindfulness, and Stillness. That’s close, but the focusing I am referring to is Internal Relational Focusing (say THAT 3 times fast!). This sort of Focusing cannot be without the body. I’m not talking focusing on your crooked knees or love handles. […]

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The “F” Words (Fight, Flight, Freeze)

We all have one, a Central Autonomic Nervous System. We don’t think about it, we don’t have to do anything for it to work, it does everything on its own, and without it, we could not survive. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) never stops doing its job. Put simply, it’s part of our early “let’s […]

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EMDR Therapy Doesn’t Have to Be a Mystery

EMDR as a tool used in therapy has gained increasing popularity over the years. Yet, exactly what it is and what really happens when it’s practiced remains mysterious. Some will talk about it being used with war Veterans to help with trauma (which is true), but its wider reach is still elusive. Because I’ve seen […]

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Anxiety gets a bad rap.

Anxiety tends to get a bad rap. Most people think of anxiety as a bad thing, or an annoyance to get rid of, but without anxiety we lack motivation, passion and excitement. Excitement, EEKS that can be a double edged sword. When I say excitement here I mean something that really turns you on; an […]

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