Jenn Pinkerton

Read Januarys Swoon Magazine Article on the trauma of anger.

“When children grow up and are consistently exposed to anger from parents or primary caregivers, this can have a very negative effect on them as adults.”

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What are you leaving in 2023?

Posts are not a substitute to therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest, Jenn.

#2024

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A new year often brings new year resolutions. However, on average, less than 10% of people keep those resolutions longer than a few months. The desire to improve our lives is present, yet it seems the follow through is challenging. In order to facilitate the changes in your life that you desire, it would be better to embrace some broad mental health ideas in addition to your existing list. These can be positioned as goals and be set with purpose and intention. Mental health goals support a mindset or lifestyle shift rather than inflexible resolutions that lack the personal aspect that allows for fulfillment. Approach these goals with authenticity, gentleness, and patience without comparison to others. These goals should promote the growth you want to achieve in the new year. Some possible goals that you could add to your personal list are detailed in the graphic.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest, Jenn.

#2024

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It is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But for some, dealing with family during the holidays is anything but wonderful. In addition to the existing stress the holidays provide, family members know how to focus on differences, push buttons and trigger us in a myriad of ways. Unhealed trauma, past family conflict, sibling rivalry, differing views and opinions, and even toxic family members can all detract from the joyfulness of the season. If things seem far from festive, consider the five tips above.

Wishing you happy holidays, peace, love, and amazing coping skills!

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.



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CHECKOUT the newest episode of REDHEADREVEAL® featuring

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Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.

Read Decembers Swoon Magazine Article on staying in unhealthy relationships.

“People often stay in relationships that are painful and unhealthy. However, this comes at a big cost to your emotional peace and self-esteem. If you see yourself dating someone who is inconsiderate or emotionally unavailable, this is your cue to look inward, as what is really lacking is within you.”

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These could be signs of emotional neglect in your relationship if the emotional awareness is absent. The emotional connection between partners is essential for a relationship to thrive. When a partner consistently fails to respond or regard their partner's feelings, this is emotional neglect. If this is an issue within your relationships, you are encouraged to engage in individual and couples therapy to address emotional trauma from childhood, understand perspectives, and learn new skills to strengthen the relational bond and facilitate connection.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest, Jenn.



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With the holidays approaching it is important to remember that all relationships need healthy boundaries. Relationships that don’t have healthy boundaries lead to resentment, fear, and conflict. Boundaries help create respectful, mutual relationships, because expectations are clear. This graphic provides a few examples of ways to express your boundaries to your family members.

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Repairs in a relationship are about getting back on track together. Healthy relationships repair early and often. A relationship rupture can best be healed with these foundations emphasized in the graphic.

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Read Novembers Swoon Magazine Article on repair in relationships.

“Repairs in a relationship are about getting back on track together. Healthy relationships repair early and often.”

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Overinvolvement in kids' lives can be detrimental to their emotional health. Parents are expected to be involved in their child's lives yet can go too far beyond being supportive and instead becoming hovering. Due to some parents' life experiences, they think they know best. They don't want their children to suffer, fail, or experience any pain, and want them to have everything they didn't, yet those very challenges are what fosters growth and independence.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest, Jenn.



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All relationships require time, effort, and work to succeed. If you find that some of these things are issues in your relationship, couples counseling can often bridge the gap and resolve these concerns.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.



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Now offering this specialized service at Pinkerton Psychotherapy.

📞 (713)800-6999 or [email protected]

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.

Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by high standards, rigid expectations, and specific ideas about how to achieve a desired outcome. It is a maladaptive coping strategy and a behavior that is used in response to negative beliefs. If you struggle with these tendencies, seek therapeutic help to begin the healing process and to learn how to accept and love your true authentic self.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.



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If you are experiencing some of the symptoms associated with anxiety visit our website www.pinkertonpsychotherapy.com or call our office (713)800-6999 to schedule a session with one of our therapists.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.



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Everyone deals with grief differently. People cry, laugh, busy themselves with work, or even feel numb. Some recover quickly, while others take their time. Grief is a natural healing process, and there’s no “right” way to do it. For some people, grief can become too painful. Other times, grief might last far too long, and take over a person’s life for years on end. This is called complicated grief. If you are experiencing complicated grief, psychotherapy can help.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest, 🖤Jenn.



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Read Octobers Swoon Magazine Article on perfectionism.

“Perfectionism is not about striving to be perfect. It is a deep-rooted fear of lack of acceptance and being worthy. Terrified to not fit in, scared to not belong.”

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Conflict situations can be greatly improved if couples are able to express themselves in a manner that cultivates de-escalation. Use these communication tools to begin having more productive and meaningful conversations with your partner.

Posts are not a substitute to therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest, 🖤Jenn.



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You do not need to have a specific problem, mental health crisis, or life event to go to (or benefit from) therapy. In fact, starting therapy before you reach a crisis point can allow you to develop a better understanding of your emotions and how you cope with them, and create healthier and sustainable habits.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.



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If you are interested in learning more on this topic, check out Jennifer Pinkerton’s latest article in Swoon Magazine.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.

The more you know about the cycle of addiction, the better equipped you will be to conquer it. Breaking the cycle of addiction requires action and maintenance.

To book a session with one of our substance use and addiction therapists call our office at (713)800-6999 or email [email protected]

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.




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Your mind has three states: The reasonable mind, the emotional mind, and the wise mind. While many people gravitate towards one of the minds, no one is stuck with only one way of experiencing the world. You can strengthen the balance between the reasonable and emotional mind by utilizing the tips above.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.



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Unfortunately, check-ins are often not a priority. Thus, we go without having the connecting conversations that allow us to address what is going well and what can be improved in our relationship. Begin to implement check-ins back into your routine by using these questions to guide or initiate the conversation.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.

Read Septembers Swoon Magazine article on emotionally immature partners.

“The biggest indicator of emotional immaturity in a relationship is when your partner is incapable of healthy conflict resolution. When you bring up your feelings in a vulnerable way, and your partner counter complaints or they tell you you’re too sensitive, there is no reason to continue the conversation.”

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Are you proud of being independent?

Do we want to be adults capable of taking care of ourselves? Certainly. But, if you don’t need anyone and can do everything yourself – stop there, because this is a trauma response.

Extreme independence is a conditioning and a survival tactic. You might have used it to protect yourself from abuse, neglect, disappointment, betrayal or abandonment from your parents or relationships.

It might have been your parents doing the best they could with what they had, but it still hurt you. If they were never home and working too much, if they abandoned you, if they didn’t meet your basic needs, if they were emotionally unavailable. In a relationship if they were there for you sexually but never there for you emotionally or if they betrayed you, you might lean towards extreme independence.

Extreme independence is a trust issue. It is a preemptive action. It is like saying “never again.” Many are proud to be this way, but there is no pride in being armed for battle in your emotional connections with people.

If you are always ready to go to war, then you will never let love in. You are worthy of more, and you can heal.

Posts are not a substitute for therapy nor are they medical advice. Best and Rest,🖤 Jenn.



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