Maybe You Should Talk to Someone ---- Lori Gottlieb

 

1. Everyone Has a Story

• Everyone is dealing with struggles, pain, or dilemmas. Understanding someone's story fosters empathy and reveals that we're all more similar than we think.

2. Change Comes from Self-Awareness

• Change begins with recognizing patterns, emotions, and behaviors in ourselves. Therapy helps uncover blind spots that hinder growth.

3. Feelings Aren’t Permanent

• Emotions, no matter how overwhelming, are temporary. Acknowledging them without judgment allows us to process and move through them.

4. The Power of Vulnerability

• True connection and healing happen when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. Sharing our authentic selves helps us feel seen and supported.

5. Healing Takes Time

• Growth and healing don’t happen overnight. It’s a gradual process of confronting pain, building resilience, and learning to navigate life differently.

6. We All Need Support

• Seeking help is not a sign of weakness but of courage and strength. Everyone can benefit from having someone to talk to, whether it’s a therapist or a trusted confidant.

7. Life is Both Joyful and Painful

• Life’s beauty comes from its duality. Accepting the coexistence of happiness and pain allows us to live more fully and authentically.

8. We Often Resist Change

• People frequently resist the changes they desire out of fear of the unknown. Therapy helps confront these fears and uncover the root of our resistance.

9. Relationships are Central

• Our connections with others shape who we are. Understanding our relational patterns and addressing conflicts can transform our lives.

10. Therapists Are Human Too

• Therapists face their own struggles and uncertainties, just like their clients. This humanizes therapy and highlights the universality of life's challenges.