Posts by Sy Bailey

If you have not been to mental health therapy before, it can feel scary when starting therapy, especially something that asks you to show up with vulnerability. Your therapist knows that challenging emotions can be present when beginning something new, and they are here to help you through these feelings along with all the things…

Infidelity can shake the very core and foundation of a relationship making it feel as if the relationship can’t survive. Intense feelings are brought up for each individual which can include feelings of betrayal, loss, regret, guilt, confusion, and emotional pain. A loss of trust is experienced and defensiveness arises making open and vulnerable communication…

Relationships can be deeply rewarding and offer opportunities to foster growth, connection, and unconditional love. They can also be complex and require time, attention, and care to sustain. Because of these complexities, experiences of challenges, misunderstandings, and feelings of disconnection may arise. So when should couples go to therapy? Couples therapy can be helpful long before…

As you lay your head down at night after a day of activity, do you ever experience an increase in mental chatter or restlessness? Suddenly your thoughts want to drift to everything you need to get done tomorrow or you replay all the past conversations from the day, going over what you could have said…

How we communicate in relationships is important to the health and strength of the connection between two people. A foundational tool of communication is the “I feel” statement. But what actually are “I feel” statements and how do they work? If in relationships you are navigating recurring conflicts, emotional distance, or difficulty understanding each other,…

What’s the Connection Between Your Breath and Your Stress Response? Certain breath practices and meditations are proven to aid in handling stress. Breath is inherently connected to our nervous system and our energy. Inhalations are like slightly pressing a gas pedal while exhalations are like slightly pressing the brake pedal. Because of this, exploring patterns…