Why Going To Therapy Does Not Make You Weak

In recent years, self-care has turned into an entire industry, and with that industry have risen misconceptions that self-care must be costly and time-consuming and is only necessary once we’ve burned out. In reality, self-care is most effective when it’s done as a preventative measure that is a natural part of your daily life. Here are some of the most common misconceptions about self-care and steps you can take to make preventative self-care part of your routine.

Although we often use the words “stress” and “anxiety” interchangeably, there are some key differences between the two: the main difference is that stress is caused by an external trigger, such as work or relationships, while anxiety exists even when there is no stressor present. So why do people experience stress and anxiety, how can a therapist help, and what does help actually look like in a therapy session?

CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a form of therapy that aims to increase the body’s connection between sleep and bed, improve sleep hygiene, and establish healthy sleeping habits.