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5/29/2020 0 Comments

Accept The Reframe

Written by: Maritza Barrera, LMFT

So, this is where we get confused about it all. Just accept it already.

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If you've found yourself stuck in negative thinking, I’m sure you’ve tried to think more positively. I’m also sure at least one friend, loved one, or maybe even your therapist, has advised you to do the same. But, it seems no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get your thinking to switch gears. If this sounds like you, or you are simply curious enough to read on, I want to talk to you about how to break through that barrier.

First, here comes your dose of validation. All humans have negative thoughts in their head about themselves, about others, about situations and circumstances. This is normal. It is also a mental prison with very thick bars!
 
So what can you do to free yourself all Shawshank style?! I thought you’d never ask.


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    Maritza Barrera is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Qualified Supervisor. She is the owner of Pure Empathy and works to fulfill her mission of promoting awareness, compassion, and acceptance to everyone she can reach! Welcome to the light side! #nerdybynature

    Melena Postolowski is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern. She brings 10 years of counseling and coaching experience working with parents and their children, teens transitioning into adulthood, and couples looking to grow together. Melena is here to help your family thrive. 

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