Group Therapy LA

GTLA is starting a virtual-only interpersonal process feedback group. It will begin in March and we are interviewing final candidates over the next two weeks. It will be co-led by Dr. Cara Gardenswartz and Neda Sanai. Contact us ASAP to secure a spot! https://grouptherapyla.com/contact/

Are you the kind of person that people know they can call day or night? Because you will be there for them? Are you the good listener? Are you the one everyone can rely on? If you said yes to all these questions, you might also have a problem setting boundaries. When someone builds an identity around being a Giver, saying no to people who ask for help can feel like an identity crisis. Rather than face this crisis, the Giver says yes. The Giver wants to keep their relationsh...ips, their status, and their sense of identity as a good person. Givers radiate all these qualities, which can be catnip for The Taker. Takers are not concerned about the well-being of the Giver. They will take and take until there is nothing left, then will move on to another Giver who will supply without asking for anything in return. Instead of living up to a label, allow yourself to be a caring human being with needs and boundaries. When you do this, relationships improve and Takers disappear. #losangelestherapygroup #coronabeverlyhills #coronalosangeles #corona #onlinepsychotherapyrocks #onlinepsychotherapy #onlinetherapy #onlinetherapysession #goodtherapy #goodtherapist #bravecounseling #bravecounselingandconsulting #lmft #Phd #losangelestherapygroup #losangelestherapy #coronabeverlyhills #onlinepsychotherapyrocks #onlinetherapysession #mentalhealthrecovery #anxietyrecovery #depressionawareness #selfharmawareness #yourstoryisntoveryet #ptsd #suicideawareness #breakthesilence #stigmafighter #majordepression #endthestigma

Neda, with GTLA, was asked by mom.com about messiness and the reason behind it! Check it out! https://mom.com//is-disorganization-a-sign-of-deeper-emoti

Think of a time when someone said or did something that you didn’t like. What did you do in that moment? Did you keep quiet, in order to not hurt their feelings or make waves? Or maybe you exploded in anger, righteously thinking they should have known better? There is a middle way, where you can express your truth simply and without anger, by using the words, I don’t like that. This powerful phrase only speaks about you and your preferences. It is a clear and unmistakable ...way of exerting your truth, assertiveness, power, and boundaries. Practice saying I don’t like that out loud so it feels comfortable and even automatic to say in situations that feel high stakes. When we don’t express our preferences, we are disguising who we really are. When you share your truth with others, you are honoring the part of them that is strong enough to let others exist and be authentic.

Think of a time when someone said or did something you didn't like. Read below to see what you can do next time!

Sometimes we do little things to improve the lives of those we love. We bring them a pillow or make them a special dinner. When these little helpful acts become default behaviors, and the other person is deprived of the opportunity to take care of their own life and needs, what was a loving gesture becomes enabling. Helping those that are suffering comes from a place of compassion, however, compassionate acts can sometimes lead to enabling and potential long-term negative eff...ects. Before offering help to someone, ask yourself what the truly compassionate gesture is? Remember that all enabling is compassion, but not all compassion is enabling. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention #mentalwellness #mentalhealthrecovery #anxietyrecovery #depressionawareness #selfharmawareness #yourstoryisntoveryet #ptsd #suicideawareness #breakthesilence #stigmafighter #majordepression #endthestigma #breakthestigma #stopthestigma #mentalillnessawareness #mentalillnessrecovery #mentalhealthhashtags #Instagramhashtags #selfhelpblog #howtostartablog #bloggingtips #mentalhealthblog #bloggers #losangelestherapygroup

Some people feel like they have to give a reason when we say no to a request. Perhaps they feel guilty for making the choice that is right for them. Or perhaps they fear their choice will be met with hostility or a negative consequence. When you offer reasons to manipulate someone else’s reaction or mitigate consequences, you diminish both yourself and the other person because you are assuming the worst of all involved. When you trust that people are capable of handling all the situations in their life, you realize that it’s actually more kind to simply say, no. #therapist #counselling #counseling #rehab #love #suaju #physical #yoga #job #art #career #psychotherapy #jobs #treatment #therapy #BellLetsTalk #peace #COVID19 #mindfulness #parenting #wellness #health #joy #free #news #deals #help #tips #life #success

Even when we are committed to a path of health, healing, and growth, we often find ourselves facing the same issues over and over. This does not mean that we are on a merry-go-round, that goes in circles without making any progress. The healing and growth journey can be best visualized as a spiral staircase, one that continues to grow as we climb ever higher. We will always look at the same vantage points as we climb the staircase, however, our perspective and growth is what ...has changed. Our relationships with family, spouses, lovers, friends, co-workers, governments, food, and even our own selves do not go away as we climb the spiral staircase. Our higher perspective and strength gained from the climb is what allows all of these relationships to heal and thrive in new ways. If you encounter an issue you’ve already worked on or thought was healed visualize where you were on the staircase when then and where you are now. Feel proud of your progress and continue taking steps. #addictedtosuccess2021 #believeinyourself #personalgrowth #motivationforlife #successmotivation #ceo #marketing #beverlyhillsmd #beverlyhillsmentor #beverlyhillstherapy #ilovela #losangelesstyle #beverlyhillshotel #socallife #depressionawareness #selfharmawareness #yourstoryisntoveryet #ptsd #suicideawareness#sexualassault #selfhelp #traumatherapist #therapist #psychotherapy #counselling #stress #mentalwellbeing #inspirational #psychologyfacts #mindset

Sometimes people are raised in a home where they are taught that worry was an expression of love. Why, only a person who cared about you would worry about you. Right? Worry might be born out of care and concern, however, when children are chronically exposed to worry, they can lose their inherent ability to be daring, take risks, and explore. Adults who constantly worry create what is known as anticipatory anxiety. Feeling anxiety about a negative outcome that may or may no...t happen doesn’t make anyone more prepared. In fact, sometimes it can sap the energy needed to face and conquer difficulties. Instead of worrying, build strength by reflecting on all the times and challenges where things did work out. Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength. Leo Buscaglia #bepresent #meetings #mindfulness #discipline #discussions #efficiency #healthyhabits #reflection #motivation #growth #nolimits #climbing #limitless #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #Together #help #quarentine #creative #behavior #thoughts #strongertogether #coronavirussupport #Covid_19 #losangelestherapists #communitysupport #stressmanagement #liveyourexcellence #mentalhealthblog #bloggers

Have you ever witnessed a situation where someone or many people were in a confusion or conflict and you just knew exactly what the solution is? And yet, no one asked for your input? It can be frustrating to watch people struggle, however, it can be important for people to learn in their own way and pace. When we rush for others to understand what we think is the solution, we are really telling them: I don’t like what you are doing. Do it my way. It can be much more loving ...and accepting to simply let others lead their own lives. Even when they are struggling. If you see someone in confusion or conflict and they are not asking for help ask yourself the three magic questions: Does it need to be said? Does it need to be said by me? Does it mean to be said by me right now? You’ll be surprised at how often the answer to all three questions is no. See more

It can be frustrating to watch people struggle. Click the post to find out what to do!

Family members, friends, co-workers, neighbors. There are all types of relationships in our lives. Active reflection about the nature and quality of those relationships can help us identify areas in our life where we can heal, grow, and expand. Take time to ask yourself is the person I am in a relationship with someone I relate to? Do they relate with me? What is the nature of our relationship? Is our relationship an authentic exchange or is it transactional? Are we parti...cipating equally? A relational relationship is when two people choose to be together time and time again without the goal of decreasing loneliness or receiving something back. #2021 #psychology #therapy ##losangelestherapygroup #coronabeverlyhills #coronalosangeles #corona #onlinepsychotherapyrocks #onlinepsychotherapy #onlinetherapy #onlinetherapysession #goodtherapy #goodtherapist #bravecounseling #bravecounselingandconsulting #lmft #Phd #losangelestherapygroup #losangelestherapy #coronabeverlyhills #onlinepsychotherapyrocks #onlinetherapysession #mentalhealthrecovery #anxietyrecovery #depressionawareness #selfharmawareness #yourstoryisntoveryet #ptsd #suicideawareness #breakthesilence #majordepression