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The Inner Child
When we listen to and accept our "inner child", we allow ourselves to heal from things that have hurt us in the past.
jasonshepherdlmft
Sep 11, 20256 min read
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Emotions and Needs
Emotions can be confusing and disturbing, but if we understand them instead of fighting them, we can recognise and meet the needs that drive them.
jasonshepherdlmft
Jul 27, 20256 min read
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Video #17: Setting Boundaries Part 3 -- Dealing with Defensiveness
In the final part of this three-part series, we look at what forms defensiveness can take and how to respond to defensiveness when we're setting boundaries.
jasonshepherdlmft
May 27, 20251 min read
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Video #16: Setting Boundaries Part 2 -- Using Our Actions
In Part 2 of this series, I discuss setting boundaries using our actions, including the importance of being consistent with our own boundaries and following through on our decisions.
jasonshepherdlmft
Apr 16, 20251 min read
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Video #15: Setting Boundaries Part 1 -- Using Our Words
In this video, the first of a new three-part series, I talk about how to set and hold appropriate boundaries using words.
jasonshepherdlmft
Mar 19, 20251 min read
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Video #14: Boundaries in Relationships Part 4 -- Work Relationships
In the final part of this series, I discuss work relationships and how strong boundaries can help you maintain a health work-life balance.
jasonshepherdlmft
Feb 14, 20251 min read
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Video #13: Boundaries in Relationships Part 3 -- Friendships
In this video, I talk about how boundaries work in friendships, and how strong boundaries can create strong friendships.
jasonshepherdlmft
Jan 24, 20251 min read
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Video #12: Boundaries in Relationships Part 2--Romantic Relationships
In this video I discuss how boundaries operate in romantic relationships, and why maintaining healthy boundaries is essential
jasonshepherdlmft
Jan 3, 20251 min read
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Video #11: Boundaries in Relationships Part 1--Family Relationships
In this video I discuss what makes boundaries important in family relationships, and what can happen if boundaries aren't maintained.
jasonshepherdlmft
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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Video #10: Intro to Boundaries In Relationships
This is the first in a five-part video series discussing how boundaries work in different kinds of relationships.
jasonshepherdlmft
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Reaction to the 2024 US Election
A statement on the 2024 presidential election in the USA, and how this may impact the mental health of the most vulnerable.
jasonshepherdlmft
Nov 8, 20244 min read
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Setting and Holding Boundaries
Setting and holding boundaries means communicating our boundaries to others, responding to their reactions, and acting on our words.
jasonshepherdlmft
Oct 2, 20247 min read
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The Importance of Boundaries
What do we mean by "boundaries", and how do boundaries impact the important relationships in our lives?
jasonshepherdlmft
Aug 30, 202410 min read
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Motivation & Productivity
How do we increase our motivation, improve our productivity, and avoid burnout?
jasonshepherdlmft
Jul 23, 20246 min read
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Video #9: Narrative Therapy and Social Justice
In this video I discuss the ways in which Narrative Therapy aligns with the principles of social justice.
jasonshepherdlmft
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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Narrative Therapy and Social Justice
In this post, we'll look more closely at exactly how Narrative Therapy principles align with social justice principles.
jasonshepherdlmft
May 23, 20248 min read
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Video #8: Finding Unique Outcomes
Here is the final part of this five-part series on Narrative Therapy, in which I discuss Finding Unique Outcomes. Hope you've enjoyed this
jasonshepherdlmft
May 8, 20241 min read
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Video #7: Deconstruction
Part 4 of my five-part video series on Narrative Therapy, in which I discuss Deconstruction.
jasonshepherdlmft
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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Video #6: Externalization
Part 3 of my five-part series on Narrative Therapy, in which I discuss Externalization.
jasonshepherdlmft
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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Video #5: Re-Authoring
The second part of my five-part series on Narrative Therapy, in which I discuss Re-Authoring.
jasonshepherdlmft
Mar 23, 20241 min read
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