Eden Roots Therapy

06/19/2022

Happy Juneteenth!

As our 157th Juneteenth comes to a close I want to emphasize the importance of taking care of our mental health. Many of our ancestors were sold, r***d, beaten, experimented on…the list of heinous acts that they suffered goes on and on…and on. The external injuries became internal injuries that we must continue to address.

I had the opportunity to be the guest speaker for two Juneteenth events. Check out a few pics from the events!

05/20/2022

04/27/2022

My favorite relationship therapist said this (using my own words).

When YOU make a mistake or fall short in a certain area you give yourself grace and attribute it to circumstance. “Oh I didn’t do this because XYZ.”

But when your partner makes a mistakes or falls short it’s we don’t give them the same grace that we give ourselves. We attribute their short comings to their personality. “You didn’t do this because you are [type of person].”

03/24/2022

Boundaries are like our personal rulers for how far people in our lives can go.

12/16/2021

12/07/2021

Be it slight or significant, just watch.

11/30/2021

Such a powerful change.

09/15/2021

Quotes from Dr. Gottman. 🎉

In his book he talked about a couple that were in a heated argument. They were arguing about whether or not they should buy a mini van or a jeep. Well, things got loud. But one of them paused. She put her hands on her hips to imitate her son...but before she could do it her husband did it—he stuck his tongue out at her. They both fell out laughing.

The success or failure of a couples repair attempts is an indicator of the marriage/relationships ability to “flourish or flounder.”

What’s your go to “Repair attempt?” —Mine is the “nan nanny boo boo” face. Don’t judge me 😂

07/28/2021

Fear is a driving force in the decision making process for many folks. It influences how they maneuver—what they do or don’t do. Fear can be debilitating, paralyzing.

07/27/2021

They don’t need to know, long as you do ☺️

07/16/2021

This. All of this.