What Did This Year Really Cost You?A Therapeutic Year-End Reflection
This year may have cost you more than you realized. Beyond what shows up on your calendar or bank statements, there are the quiet emotional costs: over-functioning, carrying others’ stress, pushing through exhaustion, or ignoring your own needs to keep the peace. This therapeutic year-end reflection helps you identify what you held, what went unacknowledged, and what you may want to release before entering a new year. Free Downloadable Year-End Reflection Worksheet Available.
Conflict Resolution - Let’s Talk About It (Part 2: When Repair Fails)
Even with the best intentions, relationship repair doesn’t always go as planned. In this follow-up article, Mary Glennan, a licensed therapist in Santa Barbara, offers guidance on how to navigate failed conflict resolution with clarity and compassion. Discover strategies for protecting your mental health, setting healthy boundaries, and understanding what to do when repair efforts are ignored or rejected. This post is especially helpful for individuals and families seeking therapy in California to improve communication and emotional well-being.