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Emotionality will show up whether we like it or not, so we might as well learn how to work with it, manage it and honour it so that we can use it to our advantage. Our emotions provide us with valuable information, we just need to pay attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625f592cc516853b6bf9d0df/1665871365464-G33RK3FP1FLRP0P0TNU3/unsplash-image-hluOJZjLVXc.jpg Blog - Five reasons why it’s so hard to reach out for help - Real Talk: This is starting to change in the last number of years or so. Therapy is now spoken about in a positive light. Learning about your emotions is starting to be seen a sign of maturity and intelligence. There is still a lot of work to do, but we are starting to fight back and recognize how important this really is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625f592cc516853b6bf9d0df/1665871988369-8BZGU5E5AQ6EN7X1GQTM/unsplash-image-89bQBucvJdw.jpg Blog - Five reasons why it’s so hard to reach out for help - Real Talk: Therapists have heard a lot. Not much can phase us, and we have usually heard it more times than we can count. We are also highly trained to hold space for whatever you bring to us and help you through it. It’s our literal job to do that. I can’t speak for all therapists, but I can speak for me and my values and ethics regarding judgement of others. Your problems are valid, and you deserve to be heard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/625f592cc516853b6bf9d0df/1665872099240-OM1JC0RH3F9P6QCZOUOX/unsplash-image-4gcqRf3-f2I.jpg Blog - Five reasons why it’s so hard to reach out for help - Real Talk: This is 10000% true. 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