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Self-Help
The
benefits of therapy can often be enhanced by engaging in
activities that promote balance, health, and self-awareness.
Some ideas that might be beneficial for you include:
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Keeping a journal of feelings, thoughts, reflections, patterns,
etc.
• Writing letters to significant people in your life
(and choosing later whether or not to send them).
• Using creative outlets (poetry, creative writing, art,
music, dance, etc.) to express your emotions.
• Making conscious changes in your diet, use of substances,
exercise routine, or spiritual practices that reflect your
personal goals.
• Doing yoga, meditation, or other activities that help
you feel connected internally.
• Seeking out healing therapies (massage, aromatherapy,
reiki, etc.) that feel nurturing and soothing to you.
• Reading books on the issues you are dealing with in
your life. (See recommended titles below.) |
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Recommended
Reading
My
opinion of self-help books is that they range from excellent
to absolutely horrible. At the same time, I've found that
whether a particular book is helpful can depend more on
who is reading it than on the quality of the material itself.
My suggestion is to spend some time with a particular book
before you choose to buy it. Sit down with it in the bookstore
and as you skim though it, trust yourself to know whether
or not it holds some wisdom for you right now.
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