ritualized self care
you are enough, just as you are
Unfortunately, issues with self worth are not at all uncommon; so many of us struggle to value ourselves and care for ourselves in a meaningful, grounded way. Engaging in ritual can help break the negative cycle of self doubt and judgment by connecting us to an element of the sacred in caring for ourselves.
Exploring Self Worth
If we determine together that self worth is an area in which you could use some therapeutic support, treatment will likely include the following:
examination of your earliest attachments
We’ll explore your early relationships with others (often friends and family members), identifying specific thoughts and beliefs that you have internalized as true about yourself through these interactions. Oftentimes, people react to mistreatment, bullying, or other invalidating experiences by concluding that they are not worthy of receiving the care and affection they deserve.
“un-learning” negative, inaccurate beliefs
Once we have utilized your past experiences to identify specific thought patterns that contribute to low self worth, therapy with me generally progresses with evidence based practices, such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and mindfulness meditation; with these methods we can essentially re-wire your brain. By using a variety of techniques, we will work together to challenge, reframe, and ultimately change the way you think and feel about yourself.
development of ritualized self care practices
As your thoughts about yourself change and shift, so too will your behavior. Read more below about how therapy can assist you in intentionally and thoughtfully constructing rituals that communicate self love.
Ritualized Self Care
Self care is a buzz word, and it is often incorrectly portrayed as being all about bubble baths and relaxation. Certainly self care can include those things, but it is so much more than that. Self care is about investing in ourselves, whatever that looks like. It’s about learning what we need to feel our best and then advocating for ourselves to achieve that.
When we ritualize our self care practices, we can absorb and internalize our commitment to love and care deeply for ourselves. In ritual, we identify and choose objects, symbols, statements, and intentional actions that allow us to connect with the feelings we’re seeking.
Using a variety of tools and measures, therapy will include a process of strengthening what is already working well for you, and identifying areas of your self care routine that could use refreshing.