True Colors Mental Health | Being Challenged in Therapy

Co-Dependency: Relationships and Beyond

Breaking Free from Co-Dependency: Healing Beyond Relationships Co-dependency is often spoken about in the context of unhealthy relationships, where one person loses their sense of self in the care or validation of another. But co-dependency…
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Is it Borderline Personality Disorder or Something Else

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder: How It Differs from Other Mental Health Conditions Navigating the complexities of mental health can feel overwhelming, especially when symptoms overlap across different conditions. Borderline Personality…
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Diagnosis Dilemma

The Paradox of Diagnosis: Overused Yet Essential Diagnosis. It’s a word that can bring relief, clarity, and validation... but also confusion, stigma, and even unnecessary labels. In today's world, where mental health awareness is growing,…
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Trauma is a Spectrum

Trauma is a Spectrum: Telehealth Healing | True Color Mental Health Understanding Small "t" and Big "T" Trauma: What is C-PTSD? Although using the words “small” and “big” in relation to trauma feels reductive and disconnected,…
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The Power Of “&”

The Power of "And": Embracing Complexity in Our Emotions Have you ever found yourself stuck between two seemingly contradictory emotions? Maybe you feel happy for a friend’s success but also envious. Or perhaps you love someone deeply but feel…
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Affirmative Therapy

The Power of Affirmative Care in Therapy: A Safe Space for Growth and Healing In the world of mental health and wellness, the relationship between a therapist and their client is a cornerstone of effective healing. One of the most impactful…
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Lift Shame and Use Guilt

Breaking Free: Healing from Shame and Using Guilt Shame and guilt are two of the most powerful and painful emotions we experience as human beings. They can weigh us down, distort our self-perception, and keep us stuck in cycles of self-doubt…
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What Does Processing in Therapy Mean?

Processing vs. Content Sharing in Therapy: A Mindful Approach Therapy can be a powerful tool for healing, growth, and self-discovery. However, many people find themselves wondering: Am I really processing my emotions, or am I just sharing…
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Getting Comfortable with Discomfort

Healing Is Not About Curing—It’s About Sitting with Discomfort and Knowing You are Okay Healing is a deeply personal and often nonlinear journey. We tend to equate healing with curing, as if it is a finish line we must cross, a destination…
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Being Challenged in Therapy

The Power of Challenge in Therapy: Holding Up the Mirror for True Insight Into Our True Colors Therapy is often seen as a safe space, a place where clients can express themselves freely, process emotions, and feel understood. While this sense…