Hart to Heart Counseling

01/03/2023

per·fec·tion·ism:
noun
refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.

Often the New Year is about new goals. Sometimes those goals can be lofty, stressful, unrealistic, and unmanageable. This is why resolutions fail…rigid perfection. Why not consider the New Year as a time of both gentle reflection and gentle hope…Where have I succeeded these past 365 days? What were those accomplishments; both big and small? How can I continue growth from what I’ve learned? How can I apply this knowledge and wisdom to this year’s goals? Perfection is a sure fire way to fail. ✨Appreciate✨ the small wins that help you feel your version of ✨Successful✨ 💕

12/21/2022

**Parenting with developmental/complex trauma**

Sometimes we as parents who have experienced difficult upbringings as a result of trauma often can insert our issues associated with attachment, anxiety, sadness, belonging, etc. onto our children. It’s important to remember that while we don’t ever want them to experience the pain that we endured, we don’t instill our “stuff” onto them.
💕And because you’ve experienced that hell, you will ensure that they never do. Don’t carry worry for them that doesn’t necessarily even exist in their world💕

09/20/2021

I’m all ears…

09/10/2021

In light of ***depreventionday it’s important to recognize and acknowledge the sad but real facts of su***de…

•One person in the world dies from su***de every 40 seconds

•135 people experience intense grief per every su***de

•800,000 people die by su***de yearly

•Suicide is in the Top 20 reasons for death worldwide amongst all ages and demographics

Check in. Take people seriously. Give resources. Listen. 💕

05/26/2021

Much like health insurance plans-don’t even get me started- companies such as BetterHelp, TalkSpace, and the like prioritize money over your mental wellness. Plain and simple. Read more to find out what you’re truly in store for if you opt for corporatized “therapy”. 

What does the growing "uber-ization" of therapy mean for private practice therapists, their clients, and the future of therapy?

04/03/2021

The eternal question of all the therapist groups I’m in.....😂😷

03/01/2021

Banksy may be on to something here 🤔😊

There’s so much societal pressure to be “complete” when you finally find “The One”. What if you are your own soulmate? What if you can be happy on your own? Whether you’re alone by choice or circumstance take the time to learn what makes you tick, feeds your passions, makes you laugh, cry, scream, jump for joy, and want to punch pillows. And maybe you happen to come across someone that just enhances everything great about you but there’s always YOU first 💕

02/23/2021

Our greatest growth happens when we our out of our comfort zone.

“Most people bolt in the opposite direction when they encounter any sign of discomfort. The moment they feel slight discomfort, they attempt to eradicate it because it is not, well, comfortable. What they do not realize is that experiencing discomfort is often a sign of growth and progress. It is a valuable opportunity to improve and become a better person.”

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02/16/2021

We repeat what we don’t repair 🔍🔓Repetitive relationship cycles happen usually because they’re familiar, they’re learned in childhood, or they’re an unconscious attempt to gain mastery over trauma. Awareness and effort change patterns and leave space for healthier relationships. 💕

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02/11/2021

Be the light that guides you 💡 Sometimes it’s easy to forget in the midst of stressful times how resilient and capable we all are. Sometimes it takes a little support and guidance to restore your shine 💕

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02/07/2021

*Start each day with a grateful heart* 🧘🏽‍♀️💕

Sunday morning yoga at in Seaside Park, NJ... a great way to mentally prepare for the week ahead.

02/07/2021

We’re all in this together 💕