Real Talk on Mental Health from Our Houston Therapists
Insights, tools, and candid conversations about anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, and more, written by the clinicians at Restoring Hope Counseling.
Self-Love Habits
Self-love isn't something you wake up with one day — it's built through small, consistent habits that reinforce your worth on the hard days.
Surviving Uncertainty
The future is unknown, and for many of us, that uncertainty is genuinely frightening. These strategies can help you stay grounded when the ground keeps shifting.
Challenging Yourself
Affirmations are positive statements that are repeated to oneself with the intention of fostering a positive mindset and changing one's beliefs or thought patterns. Sylvia Ruiz, LPC-A bilingual spanish therapy latinx latino latina hispanic houston texas 77069
Self-Love Habits
Self-love is appreciating who you are, accepting that person, and knowing you are loved by yourself. This is easier said than done in a world of self-doubt, but creating healthy habits can increase sense of self-worth and encourage healthy relationships.
7 ways to practice self-love for good mental health
What is self-love? Self-love means that you accept yourself fully, treat yourself with kindness and respect, and nurture your growth and wellbeing.
Over time, practicing actions that promote self-love can help both your physical and psychological well-being. Practicing self-love can increase your self-esteem, make you aware of your strengths and allow you to be more accepting of your weaknesses.
7 Tips for Practicing Self-Love
Understanding “Self-” Words Series: Part 1
Growing up, you probably heard the word “self-esteem” a lot. How many times did your parents, teachers, and school counselors tell you how important it is to have healthy self-esteem? I’m sure you’ve heard many “self“ words: like self-compassion, self-acceptance, self-worth, etc. But what do those words really mean?