Support for Support Systems

MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AFFECTS MORE THAN INDIVIDUALS.

Specialized support to help you support your loved ones in Denver CO.

Family Support and Education

Do you have a loved one struggling with their mental health and feel lost on how to support them?

Are you struggling with supporting a loved one’s mental health and need more support for yourself?

Mental health disorders re-organize family systems and every person needs different support in this new system. Oftentimes, helping our loved ones through a difficult time is a difficult process in and of itself.

Most people need support and empowerment to feel effective in supporting their loved ones with behavioral change, offering effective emotional support, and working through and resolving fears and obstacles that people experience during this journey.

I provide support and education services for families whose loved ones are struggling with various mental health concerns and need support with supporting their loved ones and managing their own feelings.

I am trained in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and utilize a compassion based approach to help you feel more effective supporting your loved ones through their mental health concerns. We can also use our time together to give you the space needed to learn more about yourself and what you need in the process of supporting others.

  • Feel more capable and effective when providing support.

  • Feel confident in setting boundaries and taking care of yourself during the support process.

  • Have a better understanding of what influences human behavior.

  • Feel more emotionally connected and comfortable holding difficult emotions.

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Support and education for support systems can help you…

Feel emotionally secure, create solid trust, and build solid communication within support systems

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR SUPPORT SYTEMS

FAQs

  • When our loved ones are experiencing a mental health crisis, whether that be a result of anxiety, depression, trauma, or disordered eating, the support system often is asked to step in and provide emotional, financial, and/or physical support. However, most individuals are not trained in how to effectively support loved ones in crisis.

    Entering therapy for supporting your loved ones can provide you with the skills to emotionally and practically support your loved ones during difficult times.

    In Emotion Focused-Family Therapy (EFFT), there is a heavy focus on emotions. You will learn how to identify the emotional states of others and yourself, better understand your own tendencies when faced with discomfort, and become a more effective and boundaried support person. EFFT supports healing family systems and creaing a more functional relationship dynamic.

  • Everyone shows that they need help in different ways; however, there are common signs that someone is struggling with mental health concerns. If your loved one appears to be experiencing any of the following signs, they may need more support.

    Common Signs of Needing More Support:

    • Struggling to handle the stressors of daily life

    • Experiencing extreme tiredness or fatigue

    • Decrease in attention to physical appearance or personal hygiene

    • Having problems at work or school; declining performance at work or school

    • Losing interest in activities or hobbies they once enjoyed

    • Withdrawing from friends and family and spending more time on their own

    • Unexpected and erratic mood swings

    • Experiencing increased anxiety or agitation; behaving recklessly

    • Increased use of substances or other numbing behaviors

    • Experiencing hopelessness or helplessness

    If you’re unsure about whether or not your loved one needs support, reach out for a free consultation and let us help you better understand what you are going through.

  • Having a loved one that needs support is one thing, but needing support of your own is a different matter entirely. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may be experiencing burnout and caregiver fatigue.

    Commons Signs of Caregiver Fatigue:

    • Experiencing constant or enduring exhaustion or a difference in your energy level

    • Seeing the bad in every situation and feeling more negative

    • Experiencing a lack of motivation, low inspiration, and feeling unproductive

    • You’re not taking care of yourself—mentally or physically.

    • Feeling like you can’t set boundaries for your loved one and feeling unable to say no

    If you’re feeling unsure about whether or not you may need more support, reach out for a free consultation and let us help you better understand what you are going through.

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