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05/07/2026

Everyone deals with stress to some extent, but what's the difference between eustress, acute stress, and toxic stress? How do these different kinds of stress impact our functioning? And what can we do to support ourselves during periods of stress and overwhelm? Check out Embrace Therapy's own blog to learn more about navigating stress and promoting both physical and mental wellbeing 🌱

While the function of certain kinds of stress can sometimes be productive and even healthy for us, other forms of stress can be destructive and harmful.

04/16/2026

Anger is an emotion that many people often have a complex relationship with - whether they default to and feel most comfortable experiencing and expressing anger or whether they avoid, repress, or dismiss their anger. Check out Embrace Therapy's own blog to learn more about the function of anger as well as how to effectively process, express, and partner with one's anger as a tool. What are your thoughts? 🧐

What is anger? And how is it processed and expressed in a supportive way rather than in a way that leads to embarrassment, shame, regret, and relational ruptures? Becoming curious about the emotions we experience, particularly an emotion as polarizing as anger, can aid in learning how to better care...

03/27/2026

Have you heard of the anger iceberg? Anger is a secondary emotion. We often feel underlying emotions of grief, pain, sadness, and fear before we react with anger. For some anger can feel empowering and protective; for others, it is scary and feels out of control. What is your relationship to anger? What unmet needs are attached to your anger? (image repost from choosing therapy)

03/03/2026

Did you know that half of married couples have attended couples therapy at some point in their relationship? 🧐 An overwhelming majority of participants report significant improvement in not only their partnership but their individual wellbeing as well 🫂 Check out Embrace Therapy's own blog to learn about more benefits of couples therapy in addition to key principles, modalities, and techniques that shape couples and relational work 💜

02/27/2026

Journaling is a popular tool recommended for deeper processing, reflection, and expression - but what exactly are the benefits? Journaling allows us to discover emotions or beliefs that may otherwise be unconscious or hidden, increasing not only self-awareness and a sense of empowerment but also cultivating transformative healing 💜 Shadow work in particular is about uncovering these hidden parts of ourselves we might otherwise repress or ignore. What's your favorite journal prompt or exercise? 🧐

02/05/2026

Have you been tempted to engage in artificial intelligence (AI)...for therapy? 🧐 Read Embrace Therapy's own blog to learn different perspectives on some of the drawbacks of AI therapy as well as ways that advanced technology can be utilized ethically to support learning outcomes and accessible care💜

Whether due to lack of financial resources, systemic barriers, logistics, stigma, misconceptions, time constraints, and other limitations, many people may turn to AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots as a confidant in place of therapy. Nevertheless, a plethora of these tools can lead to dangerous r...

01/03/2026

Post-holiday blues got you down? Check out Embrace Therapy's own blog to learn more about the warning signs of a depressive episode brewing, preventive strategies, and how to pull yourself out of a depressive spiral once it's already started 💜

The best way to combat a depressive episode is to prevent one from occurring in the first place by consistently engaging in sustainable self-care and community care practices.

12/26/2025

How have you been caring for yourself this month? 💜 Why wait until the New Year to be intentional about your resolutions and goals? Consider engaging with these self-care items and brainstorm community care ideas as well ✨ (image repost from well.n.strong)

12/12/2025

With the holidays approaching, there may be extra emphasis on shared meals with loved ones. While this can be a wonderful way to connect with community and celebrate the season, it can also bring up a lot of food-related challenges and highlight disordered eating behaviors. Read Embrace Therapy's own blog post about how eating disorders are often tied to not only body image and other societal messages but also feeling out of control in one's life.

A multitude of holidays are centered around food or sharing meals with loved ones. Therefore, this time of year can be incredibly challenging for those navigating disordered eating behaviors as there are a plethora of mixed societal messages about body image, nutrition, and one’s relationship betw...

11/21/2025

Did you know that expressing gratitude can actually increase happiness? Positive psychology research indicates that giving thanks not only builds resilience and allows for us to be more present with favorable experience but also improves our health and aids in connecting with others and the world around us. What are you most grateful for? 💜

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