Dr. Brené Brown, who is super awesome and did an amazing TED talk on vulnerability (which garnered her more notoriety than she was expecting), summed up the difference between sympathy and empathy in a way that is succinct and beautiful and dead. on. accurate. Then,...
In past blog entries, we’ve discussed how to find the right therapist as well as the top 5 questions to ask a potential therapist, but what exactly does “therapy” entail? Depending on the therapist you ultimately decide to work with, it could mean many different...
A few years ago, the prevailing acronym for the gay community was, “LGB,” which stands for Lesbian, Gay, and Bi-Sexual. Over time, it grew to a more inclusive, “LGBT,” with the addition of Transgender to the mix. Pretty soon, people were using “LGBTQ” and “LGBTQIA”...
Recently, on the Sanctuary Counseling Blog, we discussed the various ways people go about seeking a therapist. Once you’ve taken the time to inform yourself about the various types of counselors available, asked for referrals and experiences from people in your...
Making the decision to enter therapy, whether for the first time or after a break, usually means finding a therapist. For many people, this first step is a real challenge because there are simply so many questions: Where do I look? Who do I ask? How do I know who to...