Real Talk on Mental Health — From Our Houston Therapists

Insights, tools, and honest conversations about anxiety, trauma, depression, relationships, and more — written by the clinicians at Restoring Hope Counseling.

Self-Love Habits
Desiree Castenada Desiree Castenada

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. 

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Surviving Uncertainty
Desiree Castenada Desiree Castenada

Surviving Uncertainty

If there is one thing that I think everyone can agree on at the moment it is that we are living through uncertain times. Between the craziness of what is currently going on and the uncertainty of what is going to happen, we are all way more vulnerable to stress, intense emotions, and other unpleasant mental health consequences. So how do we cope with this? How do we prevent ourselves from falling victim to this unpredictability?

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Challenging Yourself
Shawnae Inama, LPC-Associate Shawnae Inama, LPC-Associate

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

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Self-Love Habits
Celeste Osborne Celeste Osborne

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.

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7 ways to practice self-love for good mental health
Celeste Osborne Celeste Osborne

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

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Understanding “Self-” Words Series: Part 1
Celeste Osborne Celeste Osborne

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?

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