Shrink Rap

19 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, therapy, Comments Off

Dear Beautiful Girl,

It is time to give yourself a break. You are not your mistakes. Beating yourself up no longer serves you. Please allow yourself some grace. You are still learning. We all are. Take ownership of where you are. Learn the lesson and resolve to grow from it. Believe that it is possible to heal what … Continue reading »

17 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 4 Comments

Emotional Abuse.

Some abuse is obvious and it is apparent that what is being done to you is clearly unacceptable. It becomes necessary to take a stand. But what do you do when you’re manipulated just a little bit every day? What happens when the abuse isn’t so obvious? What do you do if you just don’t … Continue reading »

13 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 2 Comments

Emotional Manipulators

If you frequently feel somebody got you to do something you didn’t really want to do, or if you end up in a situations that you didn’t choose, you might want to consider whether you are being emotionally manipulated. Emotional manipulation occurs when someone intentionally controls and manipulates you into feeling or acting a certain … Continue reading »

12 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-esteem, Comments Off

You have to build yourself up too.

Inspiring, encouraging, mentoring, leading, teaching and building others up can have a profound positive impact on the lives of others. There is absolutely no question about that. But oftentimes, people who have a history of being mistreated forget that they’re special too. “Emotional Caretakers” usually come from families in which some of their basic emotional … Continue reading »

10 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-esteem, Comments Off

The fear of what others think.

What will they think of me? This question destroys dreams, lowers self-esteem and paves the way for some of the unhappiest people in the world. Are you the person that people think you are? Or do you let them see only a persona carefully created to increase your likeability? Do you tiptoe through life, saying … Continue reading »

08 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Are you lonely?

Loneliness is a feeling of emptiness or hollowness inside of us. It often stems from our lack of connection with others. Even when we are surrounded by people in this world we can still feel emotionally isolated. It is conceivable to be in a lifelong marriage, and still experience a deep, pervasive loneliness. You can … Continue reading »

07 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 2 Comments

Don’t beat yourself up about it.

Unfortunately, we all go through adversity in our lives. Life struggles not only keep us from moving forward, but can also paralyze us. Difficulties can affect our motivation and even influence how we feel about ourselves and our ability to cope. Everyone responds differently to adversity. Most of us eventually do return to our previous … Continue reading »

02 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-esteem, Comments Off

What does your intuition tell you?

When we make choices based on the deep and instinctual “knowing” felt in our gut or heart, we tend to find the path that is most beneficial. With that said, I know what you’re thinking… You’re thinking about when you followed your heart and it lead you down a horrible road. You’re going to say … Continue reading »

02 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, therapy, Comments Off

Did you make a mistake? Own it.

What do you do when you make a mistake? Do you try to creatively explain yourself in the vain hope of maintaining your credibility? Or are you honest with others by taking ownership of the problem and by taking responsibility for the role you played in it? Are you getting real with yourself about your … Continue reading »

28 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

Why is it so hard to trust others?

A better question may be, “Why is it so difficult for people to tell the truth?” Trust is a key ingredient of success in any relationship: friendships, romance, social or business relationships. Do you believe in the inherent goodness of most people? Is it possible to also be discerning and cautious? Some people have a … Continue reading »