Blog by Content by Robert Magill, edited by Joy

Acceptance doesn't try to eliminate or ignore the emotion. Acceptance recognizes the emotion and acknowledges the impact of it, without trying to change it.

In managing difficult emotions, first figure out what's bothering you. Find a plan. Use coping skills, and find acceptance. Lastly, look ahead to see if it can be prevented.

Emotions are an integral part of our everyday life. Becoming aware of the emotions and how they interact with our perceptions can lead us to healthy ways of navigating the difficult emotions we encounter.

Wisdom is not just having knowledge. It allows us to utilize our resources effectively and focus on the most important elements of the situation in order to make the best decision we can in the moment.

Andrea's philosophy and approach to therapy is that the client is the expert of their experience, so her goal is to come along side the client and help process and work through difficult situations in life.

Critical comments are always around us, but if we can learn to take the truth in the criticism and apply those changes for positive growth, that is something we can take control over!