Life By Design Therapy

  Our relationships with our caregivers continue to affect our relationships as adults. This idea is known as "Attachment Theory," and for the next few weeks, we'll be discussing it in our three-part series "Understanding Attachment Styles" on the Life by Design Therapy blog. If you haven't checked out our blog from last week, we explore anxious attachment, which forms when a caregiver is inconsistent in their responsiveness and availability. As an adult, an anxiously attached partner may seem clingy, paranoid, or distrustful. To learn more about anxious attachment, read the full blog post at Life by Design Therapy -- link in comments❣️ https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/blog/understanding-attachment-styles-what-is-anxious-attachment/8/2020

  Did you know that Life by Design Therapy offers sessions for both individuals and couples looking to grow in their relationships? 👩‍❤️‍👩 We understand how frustrating it is when you and your partner get stuck in an unhealthy pattern. Animosity and resentment are in full bloom, and you barely recognize the person you are with anymore. Somatic therapy invites you to bring mindfulness and compassion into your relationship with your partner, as a way of exploring and bringing deeper awareness as to what might be getting in the way of having the relationship you want and deserve. Whether you are struggling in your marriage, seeking premarital counseling, or simply looking to strengthen your relationship, Life by Design Therapy can help . https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/marriage-counseling

  Trauma impacts us all. 61 percent of adults report experiencing at least one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), according to  cdc.gov . But trauma does not look identical for everyone. Traumatic experiences can take many forms, including but not limited to:   Developmental Trauma: traumatic events occurring in early childhood.   Family/Cultural Trauma: the influence of our family and cultural environment on the experience of trauma. Relational Trauma: the lasting effects of hurtful or abusive relationships. Sexual Trauma: falling victim to a traumatic sexual event. Generational Trauma: the results of the generation we are raised in, which can be traumatic -- i.e. 9/11, school shootings Our professional therapists have worked with a variety of clients who have experienced different types of traumatic experiences. No matter what trauma looks like for you, healing is possible -- and we are here to help. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/trauma-therapy

  ✨ Why somatic therapy at Life by Design? ✨ We believe that healing and transformation happen within present moment experiences, and use this belief to shape our work. Our goal as therapists is to guide you towards accessing more information and lead you to the path of experiencing wholeness. We believe this is the road to growth, paradigm shifts, challenging unhealthy patterns, and, most importantly, to the FREEDOM OF CHOICE. Somatic therapy encourages you to choose yourself, every day, by choosing to be aware of your body in the present moment. Contact Life by Design Therapy today to learn more about our openings for somatic therapy. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/somatic-therapy

  "To be disconnected from our body is to be disconnected from ourself." - @_lisaolivera 💙 The connection between our bodies, our minds, and our concept of the self is of tantamount importance in somatic therapy .  We hold onto so much of our previous experiences as physical sensations, making our bodies one of the fullest expressions of our memories and identities. Your body stands as a monument to every accomplishment you have made; every challenge you have overcome.  Today, I encourage you to ask yourself: how is your body a reflection of YOUR innermost self? What does your body, its sensations, and the way you present yourself say about YOU? ✨ www.lifebydesigntherapy.com

  UNDERSTANDING ATTACHMENT STYLES: WHAT IS ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT? by Melody Wright, LMFT Our partnered relationships are such an important part of our existence.  When our relationships are thriving, we often feel on top of the world and capable of tackling anything that comes our way.  However, when our relationships are filled with constant conflict and disagreements, it’s normal to feel off our game and not like our usual selves. WHY IS OUR ATTACHMENT STYLE SO IMPORTANT? Over 30 years of research supports Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Couples and Family Therapy (EFT), an approach to viewing relationships as driven by one of four attachment styles. According to EFT, our attachment styles are shaped during childhood based on our relationships with our parents and continue to affect our romantic relationships as adults. In our blog series "Understanding Attachment Styles," we'll be helping you identify your attachment style by posting about each of the four types of

  Muscle memory is a powerful thing 💪🏾 Like riding a bike, our bodies instinctively remember previous trauma, even when -- in the case of suppressed traumatic memories -- we ourselves do not. Somatic therapy involves the body in the therapeutic process to help it release traumatic shock. Through somatic therapy, your body learns to process trauma, just as your mind does. Life by Design Therapy offers a team of qualified somatic therapists to support you throughout your journey toward catharsis 💙  Contact us to learn more about how we can help you heal. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/trauma-therapy