Entries by Benita Esposito
Transforming the Inner Critic
Brainspotting and Inner Family Dialogue Written by Marie and Benita A. Esposito, MA, LPC, LCMHC Do you have an Inner Critic who is like a sports reporter that plays a running commentary on how well you are doing? If so, you are not alone. Many of us high-achievers suffer from critical jabs and barbs. […]
Deep Emotional Healing Retreat Fall 2022
. This is a semi-private intensive retreat. October 8, 2022 on Zoom . Registration closes September 17. . Excavate and express your radiant Authentic Self … the person God meant you to be. . Maximum of 6 participants. Register now to ensure your seat. Unresolved emotional wounds decrease our ability to create fulfilling relationships […]
Thanksgiving Message 2021
I am thankful every time you slow down enough to listen to your innermost needs. I am thankful every time you soften your Inner Critic’s quips with self-compassion. I am thankful every time you pursue your dreams instead of running from your fears. I am thankful every time you laugh and play like an […]
10 Things to Expect in Your First Counseling Session
Have you ever wondered what happens in the first counseling session? I thought you might, so I wrote this article for you. The first session is an assessment, not counseling per se. I need to get to know you before jumping into the counseling phase. I ask a lot of questions and listen closely to […]
Emergency Hotlines & Resources
If you or someone you know experiences a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Or call these helplines. Dial 988 to talk to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline […]
Covid-19 Zoom Support Group 4/9/20
I hope you and your family are well during this Covid-19 pandemic. If you’re experiencing difficulty, know that you are in my prayers. Even if you aren’t experiencing distress personally, you may be feeling the collective free-floating anxiety. If you’d like some emotional and spiritual support, please join us for a free Zoom support group […]
12 Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Covid-19 Support Series #2 I hope you are well and safe during this Covid-19 pandemic. It’s a scary time. We can’t always control the things that happen around us or to us, but we can control how we react to them. How we manage our sleep impacts our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being and […]
