A LITTLE SPACE TO PAUSE

Reflections

Here, I share a few thoughts about the moments that bring us to therapy and what it can mean to take a first step. I hope you find something that speaks to you.

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Marie C. Wallace, MEd, LPCCLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Words for the moments we carry

A NOTE FROM MARIE · 01

When life feels like too much

When life feels like too much, you do not need the perfect words to ask for support.

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A NOTE FROM MARIE · 02

Making room for boundaries

You can care about a relationship and still be honest about what you have room to give.

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A NOTE FROM MARIE · 03

Rest does not have to be earned

When there is always one more thing to do, making room for a pause can feel surprisingly difficult.

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A NOTE FROM MARIE · 04

The weight of being the strong one

When everyone counts on you, it can be hard to admit that you need room to be cared for, too.

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A NOTE FROM MARIE · 05

Grief has its own rhythm

A loss can change an ordinary day in unexpected ways. There is no timetable you have to follow.

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A NOTE FROM MARIE · 06

Finding your footing through change

Even a change you chose can leave you unsure of where you stand.

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A NOTE FROM MARIE · 07

When worry takes up too much room

When your mind keeps moving through every possible outcome, it can be difficult to rest in the present.

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A NOTE FROM MARIE · 08

Finding words in your own language

The words that feel closest to your experience may come in English, French, or both.

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