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SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · 3h

The holiday season can be tough.

I encourage my clients to set boundaries, discuss expectations, and remember feeling obligated to attend functions is almost never a reason to go.

All we can do is make choices that we feel proud of - the way people respond to those choices defines them, not us.

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · 8d

Throughout October, we recognize and celebrate LGBTQIA+ history month. This is a good month to remember the first pride was a protest.

Progress is hard won and never guaranteed. But this community is strong, courageous, and resilient.

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · 15d

Integrity means doing the right thing even if it comes at a personal cost. Doing the right thing - not what is right only for me.

We are all faced with opportunities to stand by what is honest and right. How many of us choose integrity with the same courage as Amy Sherald?

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · 28d

You are stronger than you know and doing better than you think.

Don't forget it!

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Sep 24

We really need to pay attention when other people are trying to set boundaries.
#dogsofbluesky

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SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Sep 17

Still true.

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Sep 10

This can seem like a scary question, but relationship problems can have a serious impact on the other areas of your life.

Couples therapy can help you and a partner improve communication and connection, improving the long-term health and happiness of the relationship.

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sometimes it is that simple.

You can't always fix problems, but you can let someone know you hear them, you understand them, and you are there for them.

#empathy

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Aug 29

What are you doing with your holiday weekend?

Hopefully something that makes you happy, brings you peace, or fills your cup!

#labordayweekend

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jul 30

Hill Country sunsets are for sharing with friends.

This is a reminder to appreciate the friends who support you through the hard times, who call you on your bullshit, and who love you through it all.

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jul 25

Check out Edward's perspective on what can be learned from living through these unprecedented times in SoCo's latest blog post.

#lifelessons

www.socopsychotherapy.com/post/a-thera...

A Therapist’s Lessons from America’s Current Political and Social Climate

There are some things to take away from this current political and social climate that can help us all reflect and grow.

www.socopsychotherapy.com

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jul 17

Starting today - July 17 - 988 will no longer offer the LGBTQ+ Youth and Young Adult subnetwork, also known as the “Press 3 option.”

Fortunately, there are other options for LGBTQ+ specific support.

Help is available. You are not alone.

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jul 15

The truth is most people will exhibit some Borderline tendencies at some point, which is why the most important question for clinicians to ask when considering a BPD diagnosis is how much these traits are impacting their client's life.

www.socopsychotherapy.com/post/underst...

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder

One of the most stigmatized mental illnesses, BPD can seem overwhelming or scary if you don't understand it.

www.socopsychotherapy.com

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jul 8

It has been an impossible few days here in Texas.

Watching the news, hearing first hand accounts, volunteering, and caring for those directly impacted by trauma can take a toll on our nervous systems and can cause secondary trauma symptoms.

Take care of yourself so you can take care of others.

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SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jun 27

Studies have found that LGBTQIA2S+ individuals experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders.

Fortunately, there are organizations out there doing good work for Austin LGBTQIA2S+ community members in need of resources!

Happy Pride Month Y'all! 🏳️‍🌈

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SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jun 25

Not every therapist is right for every person. And it can be frustrating when you try to get help and encounter someone whose style just isn't for you.

But don't give up. The right fit is out there and you deserve the help you need!

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jun 19

"Let each dawn find us courageous, brought closer, heeding the lights before the fight is over" - Amanda Gorman, first National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States

Freedom for all is worth fighting for and celebrating.
Happy Juneteenth!

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jun 17

Did you know men are 4 times more likely to die by suicide than women?

Real strength lies in knowing when to reach out.

This June is Men's Mental Health Month. Check in with the men in your life and let them know you are a safe person to open up to. Breaking the stigma can save lives!

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jun 12

This Pride month, it is important to highlight the very real mental health issues facing the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

We want to shout out The Trevor Project for the incredible work they do every day to save queer lives.

If you need assistance, please call the TrevorLifeline at 1-866-488-7386.

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SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jun 10

Sometimes you just need a mental reset. Where do you go to clear your head?

#bartonsprings #nature #therapy

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jun 6

"Your feelings are always valid."

This might be the worst thing that therapists tell their clients. While it's true that no one gets to decide how a person feels, this statement has an inverse relationship with accountability.

www.socopsychotherapy.com/post/the-wor...

The Worst Myth Therapists Tell Their Clients

"Your feelings are always valid." This might be the worst thing that therapists tell their clients. But why?

www.socopsychotherapy.com

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · Jun 3

At SoCo Psychotherapy, everyone is welcome.

Happy Pride Month y'all!

#pridemonth #allyship #safespace

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · May 29

#throwbackthursday to when Jolene the therapy pug was just starting her career in client support at SoCo Psychotherapy.

#therapydog #pandapug

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SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · May 27

There aren’t many things that will eat at your soul more than knowing fear kept you from taking the first step towards an amazing life.

SoCo Psychotherapy @socopsychotherapy.bsky.social · May 23

As Mental Health Awareness month winds down, take a moment to think about things in your life that help you improve your mental wellbeing.

Activities?
Relationships?
People?
Pets?
Places?

Now think of ways you can spend a little more time engaging with these things. Your mental health matters!