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Holding Space

September 18, 2024 By Allison Schoonmaker

Learning how to be there for others is like lending a hand during a hike.

Have you noticed the recent focus on “holding space” for people? You may have seen it on TikTok or other pseudo-psych resources. If you’re like me, you might be asking yourself, “Holding space…what does that even mean?”  It’s not a clinical term, and thus, it’s sort of … [Read more...] about Holding Space

Filed Under: Interpersonal Skills Tagged With: being there for others, emotional support, emotions, friendship, holding space, holding space for others, listening, listening to others, mental health, providing emotional support, relationship, supporting others

Keeping It Real In Relationships

November 17, 2022 By Allison Schoonmaker

Let’s keep it real! If you know much about me, you know I love me some reality TV. I’m always game for watching Real Housewives of just about anywhere. I like real estate shows, cooking shows, reunion shows, competition shows, you name it. When it comes to entertainment, I am … [Read more...] about Keeping It Real In Relationships

Filed Under: Marriage/Couples Tagged With: counseling, friendship, kardashians, reality tv, therapy

How to Support A Friend Going Through Cancer

July 21, 2022 By Allison Schoonmaker

Cancer Can Suck It. I have had the pleasure of walking with several clients through their cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. It really is an honor to help support someone going through the fight of their life.  When my friend Amy received her cancer diagnosis, … [Read more...] about How to Support A Friend Going Through Cancer

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cancer, friendship, support

Holding Space: Things We Learn On TikTok

June 22, 2022 By Allison Schoonmaker

Holding Space Have you noticed the recent focus on “holding space” for people? You may have seen it on TikTok or other pseudo-psych resources. If you’re like me, you might be asking yourself, “holding space…what does that even mean?”  It’s not a clinical term, and … [Read more...] about Holding Space: Things We Learn On TikTok

Filed Under: Emotions Tagged With: friendship, holding space, support, TikTok

Dos and Don’ts of Supporting Your Friend Through A Divorce

October 27, 2021 By Allison Schoonmaker

So your friend is going through a divorce. That’s so hard!  I am so thankful that you’re here and I know you really desire to support them in the best way possible. They are very blessed to have a friend like you! It can be hard to know what to do or say when it … [Read more...] about Dos and Don’ts of Supporting Your Friend Through A Divorce

Filed Under: Marriage/Couples Tagged With: divorce, dos and don'ts, friendship, support

Julie McGill Bauman

April 24, 2016 By Allison Schoonmaker

A Eulogy In August of last year, I texted with Julie about what a total B her uterus has always been to her, and how glad I was that she was finally being evicted from Julie's body. We talked and texted a handful of times since then, some about marriage & kids, but mostly … [Read more...] about Julie McGill Bauman

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: friendship, grief, loss

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