The Vivant Blog

Clara Donaldson, Owner & LCPC Clara Donaldson, Owner & LCPC

5 Ways to “Work” On Your Relationship Today

It might seem intimidating to think about putting “work” into your relationship, especially if you are entrenched in unhelpful or unhealthy patterns. Here are five strategies for improving your romantic relationship that you can start doing immediately.

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Clara Donaldson, Owner & LCPC Clara Donaldson, Owner & LCPC

Are You Driving Your Own Car?

I witness many clients entering therapy with a recurring complaint: they feel out of control of their lives. If you are often feeling overwhelmed by decision-making, wonder how you’ve gotten where you are, or feel like things just “keep happening to you,” it could be helpful to investigate your locus of control.

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Clara Donaldson, Owner & LCPC Clara Donaldson, Owner & LCPC

Shifting How We View Self-Esteem

If you are struggling with self-confidence, you might believe that self-worth is something you either “have” or “don’t have.” In this post I debunk this myth about self-esteem and share how I approach this issue with clients.

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