by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Several years ago, I was discussing self-care with a wise friend of mine who also happens to be a pastor. One piece of our conversation stood out. She said that self-care is not generic. It is not a “get a monthly massage and you will feel better” type of thing. To be...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I’ll never forget this client. It was 2015, and I was sitting in front of a tearful person who felt completely frustrated, burned out, and unappreciated by her superiors. She was on the verge of a “we should go our separate ways” discussion with her boss, and she knew...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Lately, I feel like all I am saying is “No.” No, Whitney. I don’t need another beer. I’ll just take the check. No, Shanan, I cannot hang out with you by your pool on Friday. No, Julia, I cannot take care of this important legal matter right now. No, Dear Reader, I...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
I’m not sleeping well. It’s not because terrible things are happening. It’s just things – lots and lots of things – are happening. I won’t bother listing them because that feels an awful lot like complaining or the start of a one-upmanship battle with you. And I know...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Coming from a lineage containing what I consider “real” artists, I could not, for years, give myself any mercy or permission to create anything. None of my creations would have any value, so why bother? Then, I reconsidered the word “value.” And I started creating...
by Melissa Gratias, Ph.D. |
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a go-to methodology for licensed therapists to treat people with anxiety and depression. CBT has proven its effectiveness in research and practice settings. I am not a therapist, so I learned about CBT from people smarter than me....
