Dr. Martha Ruiz-Shank

Imperfections are opportunities for change, improvement, and growth #happywednesday #brenebrown #embracegrowth #nosuchthingasperfect #nestcounseling #courage #strength #growth #drmarthashank

Happy Sunday #nestcounseling #courage #strength #growth #drmarthashank

Ready for an adventure? Yes, it will be scary and challenging, but you have to start somewhere! Believe me, you will learn so much about yourself, once, you start working through those parts that have patiently waited to be acknowledged. Embrace the healing process #reachout #healingtrauma #embracediscomfort #lettheadventurebegin #courage #strength #growth #drmarthashank #nestcounseling

Self-worth can be defined in many ways. Take a moment and share what self-worth means to you #selflove #selfcompassion #selfacceptance #nestcounseling #courage #strength #growth #drmarthashank

Not every client who walks in my office is ready to begin their healing journey. I sense the hesitation in their voice and see it in their body language. It is exactly in that moment that I take the opportunity to plant a seed. While there is no guarantee of a seed I plant ever sprouting and growing, there’s absolutely no chance of a harvest if the seed is never planted. . With clients who have provided me the opportunity to be part of their healing journey, I continuously pl...ant seeds, water, and help nurture them. Witnessing the harvest is the most rewarding part of my career. . I encourage you to plant seeds of thought, of hope, or of whatever you feel is needed in that moment. . #nestcounseling #courage #strength #growth #hope #plantseeds #mentalhealth #drmarthashank See more

Give yourself permission to feel #feelings #emotions #dontletthempileup #avoiddebt #healing #drmarcbrackett #unlockinguspodcast #brenebrown #drmarthashank #nestcounseling #courage #strength #growth

Lean into pain, as scary as it might sound. It will allow you the opportunity for strength and growth #painisgrowth #painisstrength #selfgrowth #psychology #mentalhealth #nestcounseling #courage #strength #growth #drmarthashank

That #Discomfort You’re #Feeling is #Grief This article addresses why it’s important to acknowledge the grief you may be feeling, how to manage it, and how to find meaning in it. #grievingconnection #grief #discomfort #psychology #mentalheath #pandemic #davidkessler #nestcounseling #drmarthashank ... https://hbr.org/20//that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief

Happy Friday! Sending everyone love and positive thoughts I am sure the last few weeks have been hard for most; it has definitely been an adjustment for me. Remember to be patient with yourself, you are doing the best you can I encourage you to take this time to practice self-care and self-love #bepatient #selflove #selfcare #lookwithin #begentlewithyourself #yougotthis #youaredoingyourbest #psychology #mentalhealth #courage #strength #growth #nestcounseling #drmarthashank

See the potential in others and build from there #letthelightshine #seethepositive #bepositive #spreadlove #buildeachotherup #encouragement #nestcounseling #strength #courage #growth #drmarthashank

Sprinkle kindness everywhere you go #encourageoneanother #bekind #instillhope #nestcounseling #strength #courage #growth #drmarthashank

Happy Sunday! #inspirationalquotes #wordsofencouragement #believeinyourself #loveyourself #yougotthis #youarestrong #nestcounseling #courage #strength #growth #drmarthashank

. Is your inner critic making you feel insecure? Hindering you from growth? Do you often feel that you are not good enough? Not worthy enough? The need to be perfect? If so, here are a few strategies to help with your inner critic: . Identify your inner critic and give it a name. Identifying will help create distance between you and the voice inside of you. .... Identify what your inner critic is doing to you. Perhaps, it is keeping you from pursuing a relationship, a job opportunity, impacting relationships ..... . Listen to the way you speak to yourself and ask yourself, is this me or is this ____? Challenging your thoughts will help you gain awareness and will allow you to develop your own voice. . Challenge and reframe the message (s) the inner critic is sending you. If your inner critic is making you feel like you are not good enough, challenge it by saying I am good enough because of xyz. . Remember to show yourself compassion, love, and kindness as you develop your own inner voice and let go of the inner critic’s voice. This process will take time. . Note: Your inner critic will not go away completely and it will manifest in your most vulnerable moments but it will be easier to challenge and overcome because you have gained a new set of strategies. . #innercritic #starttoheal #youareenough #youareworthy #youarelovable #youcandothis #mentalhealth #psychology #reachout #selflove #nestcouseling #courage #strength #growth #drmarthashank See more

#Positive #Discipline #Strategies for #Parents and #Caregivers #kidsworld #parenting

Even on the darkest and toughest days, keep going and never give up. You are fierce, you are strong, and you are wired to fight. Believe in yourself and in your journey. One day, your story will instill hope in someone’s life. #dontgiveup #yougotthis #youarestrong #believeinyourself #youarefierce #hope #embraceyourjourney #nestcounseling #courage #strength #growth #drmarthashank

Stay patient. Trust yourself and your journey. Remember, change takes time #beyourowncheerleader #youcandoit #bekindtoyourself #embracethejourney #yougotthis #psychology #nestcounseling #drmarthashank #courage #strength #growth

#Bonding With Our #Children: Being In The Room vs. Being #FullyPresent In The Room #repost #DrRachelSilverman #drmarthashank #nestcounseling #parenting #bepresent #showingup #bonding #moms #dads

Choose #Growth #nestcounseling #drmarthashank #fightfear #fearisaliar #yougotthis #selfgrowth #abrahammaslow