Shahna Duerksen, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

02/01/2025

Grounding Exercise for Anxiety by Shahna Duerksen, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

02/01/2025

We all live in a busy, drive-thru, fast-paced, instant gratification culture. At times it seems that being 'busy' is a sign of strength and something to strive for. Often when we are asked how we are doing we reply, "Busy" or "busy but life is full and good" but more time then not the answer is met with a overwhelmed sigh, roll of the eyes and a half-hearted "okay, just busy!"

Living full thriving lives and being busy for short periods of time or seasons is doable but to be honest I think so many of us, myself included, at times are living life not full, but half-full, on empty or running on fumes barely surviving. In these times we aren't necessarily living our lives to the full.... but life is living us. This 'life is living us' looks like super busy, jam-packed days full of things, activities and obligations that at times lead to burn-out, resentment, emotional disconnect, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and sometimes physical health problems.

It is OKAY to NOT be okay....to need HELP! Yes, I used that naughty 4-letter word...HELP! It is okay to pay attention to your mental, emotional, physical and soul well-being. We call this SELF-CARE. In order to lead full thriving healthy lives proper self-care is vitally important. It is not selfish, it is essential to healthy emotional and mental well being.

Take the time today to begin re-connecting with yourself. What areas in your life do you need to listen to? How can you not be as busy today and make time and space for yourself? Are there areas in your life that you would like to say "I'm not okay in this area and I Do need help"? If so I encourage you today to take the steps to thrive in your life and not let life get the best of you! Reach out today.

05/21/2024

You Can't pour from an empty cup. Taking care of yourself, pouring into your cup, is crucial, not selfish. Make an appointment today with Shahna Duerksen, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist In-person appts in Fresno, CA or virtual within CA. are available. Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shahna-duerksen-fresno-ca/389052 and/or https://headway.co/providers/shahna-duerksen

05/21/2024

You can't pour from an empty cup. Take time for yourself. Shahna Duerksen, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Fresno, CA. Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shahna-duerksen-fresno-ca/389052 and/or https://headway.co/providers/shahna-duerksen

05/19/2024

Shahna Duerksen, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Fresno, CA. Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shahna-duerksen-fresno-ca/389052 and/or https://headway.co/providers/shahna-duerksen

06/07/2023

A good reminder: ....Pause.....Breathe.....You'll get through this...... Shahna Duerksen, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

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06/07/2023

It is important to Check-In with someone trusted regarding your Mental Health. Don't keep it to yourself. If you need help, reach out. It is okay to not be okay.
Shahna Duerksen, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

10/20/2022

Take time for YOU today

10/12/2022

Wednesday Kindness:

Reminder that a kind smile or small act of kindness makes such a big impact on ourselves and others.

How do you show or receive kindness to others?

10/11/2022

Tuesday Thoughts:

When life is full of many unknowns, it can help to focus on what IS known.

Example: I know I have a job, I know I will survive, I know I am loved, etc.