Ahhh… something brought you here! You are seen!
Do you find yourself giving your ALL to all of the "things" and "people", only to feel depleted, unfulfilled, and even BEHIND, as YOU and YOUR things never seem to make the priority list? Are you possibly unsure of what “your things” would be if you were given 10 extra hours per day to pursue them? Perhaps, you actually do have some of what YOU want on YOUR priority list, but this makes you feel guilty and selfish?
If you agree with any of the above, odds are you've had moments of sadness, anxiety, exhaustion, loneliness, feeling stuck, heartbreak, confusion, resentment and even struggling relationships.
Yes, it’s all connected!
Personal Space
It may be hard to say aloud, but if you feel validated, intrigued or even put off by any of the above, learning to put a bit more self at the center of your Personal Space may be just the thing that gets you feeling better!
Personal Space: one’s immediate physical, emotional, spiritual and mental surroundings and resources.
Perhaps it’s time to climb out from under all the things in the way of living a life that is unapologetically centered on a free and authentic self!
All of this may be new to you or even feel like it is no longer a choice not to begin giving more to yourself. It’s okay! You are here because it’s time!
The Philosophy
What Does it Mean to be Self-Centered?
Being the center of your world, evidenced by a commitment to use one’s own resources (time, money, energy, thoughts, spirituality, etc.) to support the well-being of oneself before pouring into to others.
Tenets
Locate Self- identify your place within that which is bigger and connects all
Know Self - listen to self to stay well acquainted with self over time
Accept Self - validate and be nonjudgmental about what we know of self
Prioritize Self - advocate for the well-being and safety of oneself whenever possible
Nourish Self - rely on self for permission to invest in whatever aids self-growth
Contain Self - honor and support self-centering of others by refusing to be selfish
De-Center Self - promote self-centering of others by empowering them to be responsible for their self
TIP
If the above is hard for you to embrace for yourself (likely, if you are still reading), I challenge you to envision everyone around you being self-centered with you … Better?
TRUTHS
Self-Centered - being the center of YOUR world.
Selfish - expecting to be the center of someone else’s world!
Everyone centering in self is good for everyone!
How Personal Space:
Self-Centering Therapy Can Help
Let’s get you self-centered!
With individual, couple or family therapy sessions and NO JUDGMENT, clients can work to identify the life THEY desire and create a relationship with themselves that will make that life attainable.
From one Busy Black Woman to another - it’s time to make things happen (per usual), without sacrificing ourselves!
Intergenerational systemic theories, mindfulness techniques and awareness of culture, power and privilege are used to help clients enhance their lives and protect their peace, from the inside-out.