What’s normal these days is actually really bad for your Mental Health. No wonder there is an increase across the board for all ages in depression, anxiety, social anxiety, loneliness and substance use… we strongly recommend trying to reduce these behaviors👇
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Bed Rotting: Laying in bed for hours at a time and calling it “self care”
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Doom Scrolling: Falling into the black hole of social media any free moment
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Dopamine Chasing: Constantly going towards what feels good in the moment for quick hits of pleasure or relief
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Analysis Paralysis: Spending so much time overthinking that you’re missing out on the present moment
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Phantom App Checking: Constantly checking apps, with or without notifications out of pure autopilot habit
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No matter what your Thanksgiving looks like- small family, chosen family, large family, no family, solo with Chinese food… we hope it’s a peaceful one. Happy Thanksgiving to all, and to all of you who have a hard time today, and to those with empty seats around your table… we see you. We’re so grateful to be the people you talk to about the things you might not talk about with anyone else. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.🖤🧡
THANK YOU to all who donated to our Blueprint Bites food drive! Deonna and Olivia dropped off SIXTY TWO POUNDS of food to those in need, thanks to all of you. 💜🫶💙
Having a really cool moment. Olive and I are on pick up duty for Toby (he’s leaving his shift early 😂) so we’re waiting in the car for John to bring him out to the car. It’s 5pm, so we’re waiting as people are leaving their 4pm session and coming in for their 5pm. As we wait here… people walking out smiling, kids walking in holding hands with their parent, some looking apprehensive… so many people. One family noticed me parked outside and asked one of our therapists, Nikki, if I was ok because they saw me outside waiting. So many people coming to Blueprint for help, and watching the foot traffic at our front door truly has me in my feelings. John comes down, Toby hops in his Uber (🙃) and Olive feeds John a cheerio from her cup before he runs back up to help the person on his couch. What a beautiful moment to sit and just observe all these people coming to us. How incredible so many people seeking therapy here with our team. What a gift to be able to open these door for everyone….thanks for reading - Michele 🥹🙏💜🖤
We are extremely picky when it comes to what type of decor makes its way into our space here at Blueprint Mental Health. We go far beyond just trying to create a warm and inviting vibe here at 73 West End. We want there to be layers of different pieces that you might not notice your first time in, your second time in or even your third. We want you to be able to notice something new each time you come through and for those things that you notice to be a part of who we actually are. You definitely won’t find a bunch of generic HomeGoods decor just filling up open space here
Here here’s a photo from John’s office. In this photo you’ll notice:
1. A vintage pair of hearing protection for shooting that was actually a gift from Jason.
2. Nicola Tesla and Albert Einstein Saint candles, who are actually two of John’s favorite people
3. An antique Zenith radio that actually still works. (He collects antiques)
4. A Romero Britto signed lunch box. A gift from Michele’s mom.
What you see is 100% what you get here and we pride ourselves and not just being authentic individuals, but our space also reflecting that authenticity as well. 💙
Sam, our Child Therapist with Synergetic Play Therapy Specialty, our Client Relations Supervisor, and our informal go-to team mentor to our Blueprint Fam. No formal reason for this post other than sharing how appreciated she is💙🫶💜
For the month of November, Blueprint will be collecting non perishable food to donate to those in need. Blueprinter’s, please bring in anything you’d like to share and drop it in our food drive collection in our waiting room. 💜💙
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New client today. Said he’s only looking for one session on October 31 where he can be his true self in a confidential space. Reports anytime he gets close to someone they run away. Reports feeling villainized and wanting to work on resisting impulsive sometimes violent thoughts and urges. Highly motivated for change. Eventually wants to take his mask off. Although slightly intimidating, Sam really helped him out and provided a healthy non judgmental space to process.
👉Therapy Recommendations: Weekly therapy using parts work and EMDR interventions, DBT skills to gain emotion regulation skills, safety plan in place with high risk protocols.
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Happy Halloween everyone! 🖤👻
We’re really doing something different over here at Blueprint Mental Health. We truly take pride and attention to every single detail, from the very first call, to the first time walking in our space, to sitting on our couches in our waiting rooms and all of our offices. The whole experience matters 🖤
Sometimes, you just need to find a cozy spot at work for a mid hump day nap. (Toby wouldn’t let us use the phrase cat nap.) 😴
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If you’re feeling extra tired these days, you’re not alone. The weather change has a lot of us feeling tired or low energy. Try to hydrate, stay off your screens and practice that self care 🖤
“All pumpkins and feelings are welcomed” here at Blueprint 🙃 🫶
Our littles are so creative. Happy Spooky Season at Booprint Mental Health 👻🎃
Healing doesn’t mean that you don’t still hurt, or that you don’t have painful thoughts or feelings when a wound is touched. Healing means that you feel more in control of how to navigate and sit with that pain, instead of reacting on autopilot… healing is a process.🖤
We feel you, Toby. Behind people’s perfect family apple picking and “everything pumpkin” social media pictures, we assure you there is a lot you don’t see. As the weather gets cooler and the days get shorter, if you start to notice feeling down and low energy you’re certainly not alone. Seasonal depression is very real.
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Check in with yourself (and the people you love!):
🎃: How am I doing?
🎃: How am I handling things?
🎃: How am I taking care of myself?
🎃: What needs my attention?
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No shame in needing and asking for some help. We’re always here. 🖤
Say 👋 to our new adorable, and of course therapeutic, feelings basket! Compliments of Taylar, Senior Clinician with Sand Tray Specialty 💜
Sometimes, a simple angle speaks to all the warm and cozy feels around here. We strongly believe the atmosphere matters.💜
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📸 credit: Lindsay, Senior Clinician with EMDR specialty
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