02 Christine Shalala Psychotherapy
We specialize in trauma-informed Individual and Couples Therapy …through the delivery of psycho-education, mindfulness activities, and self-care strategies.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Restructuring attachment styles by offering psycho-educational material individually and in couples therapy. When we place too much value on things that mean a lot to us and we attach our self-worth to those things, we lose our sense of self-worth and our connection to those things. Therefore, sometimes we need to revisit our attachment styles that have shaped our belief systems to restructure these in such a way to find deep meanings and deep connection with who we truly are.
When we redefine our values, we realize that our values are only internal perceptions to things that mattered to us in the past. They are the constructs of what we believed makes us happy, acceptable, and satisfied. The values that we carry with us from early childhood experiences are shaped by social constructs and the beliefs that society conveyed to us as valuable.
This implies that the meanings that we have attached to intimacy may not be serving our purpose from relationships anymore. Therefore, we need to change our perceptions and make new meanings to how we express ourselves in relationships today.
2. Mindfulness
Rewiring and activating the cognitive parts of the brain responsible for making decisions or choices aligned with a true sense of value by implementing self-care strategies for individuals and among spousal partners. A relationship that thrives through challenging times is a relationship built on affection, connection, and appreciation; and maintained through genuine communication. Genuine communication between two partners is a place where concerns, desires, vulnerabilities, and perceptions are shared. They all fall together at one point in the present, leading to the development of an intimate connection between both partners, and reconnection to the Self – Reconnection to the parts of the Self we appreciate and
those parts we have disowned due to trauma and limiting beliefs. As you experience a full sense of being in the present, through the full expression of yourself, you are not trying to become something or someone or trying to reach certain goals. On the contrary, you enjoy being fully YOU. You can assure yourself within “yourself” and within the dynamic of your healthy relationship that the best way to be in this world is the ultimate way you reflect YOU.
3. Grief therapy
Addressing grief through mindfulness and psycho-educational activities in individual and couples therapy can help maintain your relationship with yourself and your spouse. Grief therapy is an important component of therapy. Giving yourself permission to grieve your loss can help develop within a sense of acceptance of the loss of ‘what could have been’. Gaining an understanding on how to deal with grief is essential to promoting your health and wellbeing through the shifting of those feelings and emotions prohibiting you from experiencing your true worth and appreciating your values. Grief can have a negative implication on maintaining long-term relationships. Therefore, looking at relationships from the spectacles of your self-worth is essential for promoting your health and maintaining healthy, long-term relationships.
Our Online Masterclass
Rediscover yourself and unlock fulfilling relationships with “The Real Diamond Masterclass.” This transformative course is designed for women seeking to heal past hurts, cultivate self-love, and build authentic connections. Through insightful modules on trauma healing, mindfulness practices, and self-care strategies, you’ll gain the tools to rewire your inner world, cultivate a positive self-image, and navigate life’s challenges with grace and confidence. Register today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and lasting fulfillment.
