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The true meaning of self-care 

March 9, 2023 by Briana Price LMFT

I have been reflecting on what “self care” truly means to my clients as of lately. Self-care is a term that is used so often and I believe that considering what each individual is going through, this can look different for all of us. Self-care is the definition of taking care of ourselves in all aspects of our lives whether this means physically, spiritually, mentally, or emotionally. This is a very important aspect to one’s preservation of their own mental health and is needed to harness peace in the potential chaos of our daily lives. When we think of self-care things like going for a walk, taking a bubble bath, and binging our favorite Netflix series comes to mind. But I have found that lately I have been asking myself, is this all that we can do for self-care? Let me explain. 

I have realized through challenges that I have faced personally or ones that I am working through with my clients, that staying disciplined on what we are wanting to change is key to seeing progress. The term self-care comes to mind when I say this because a huge aspect of caring for ourselves is making the harder, yet healthier choices for our lives. So not only do we need the down time or relaxation, but sometimes we need to care for ourselves in a way that requires firmness and dedication. We have to remember that we are deserving of the change that we are seeking to achieve and in order for that to happen we have to motivate ourselves to stay on track. Now this does not mean that you should quit the new Netflix series that you just started or skip out on that weekly Starbucks coffee you treat yourself to. However, this does mean that sometimes we need both types of self-care in our lives to become the individuals that we not only know we can be, but deserve to be. 

What is something that you could be more disciplined in for yourself? Is it sticking to healthier boundaries with loved ones, maintaining an appropriate work/life balance, or taking care of your physical health more often? I challenge you to think of a goal that you have set for yourself before but for some reason have not quite yet achieved. Reflect on what has gotten in the way and how you can help yourself achieve the change that you desire to have. What are you in control of and how you can help yourself become un-stuck? The reasons that you come up with may be partly due to life circumstances that are out of your control. Stay focused on what is in your control. What can you do on your end to implement your “self-care” towards achieving this goal that you are so deserving of? 

“Discipline is the strongest form of self-love. It’s loving yourself enough to do whatever you need to do and to give yourself everything you have ever wanted.” 

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Kathleen Bradford
February 12, 2024

Ray has been an extremely effective therapist utilizing a multitude of different techniques, including talk therapy and EMDR. He is very intuitive, kind, and sensitive to his patient's needs. Cannot recommend him enough.

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February 9, 2024

I love this place. Office is super helpful for scheduling and payments. I do all my appointments online. My counselor Raymund Begaye is always professional and helpful, and offers different therapies including talk therapy and EMDR. Counseling with Ray has improved my quality of life and ability to handle, and enjoy (!), my life.

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Ryan Dicke
February 9, 2024

I have dealt with 2 therapists in the past, and I can tell you from experience that Raymund Begaye is world class. He has all the wisdom, grace and savvy of Hannibal Lector without the cannibalistic tendencies. Always selfless, supportive, and non judgemental, meeting Raymund has been a huge blessing in my life. I know from the bottom of my heart that he got into this business because he cares about people and the human element. He also thinks outside of the box. His knowledge and ability to conduct EMDR sessions have been pure gold. I was skeptical at first about EMDR, but after several sessions with Raymund I can honestly say past traumatic experiences that have kept me in a state of bondage, are not as intense as they once were. Raymund is a true American hero in many ways. He saved many lives fighting for our great country, and he continues to save lives by providing hope to the hopeless.

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Stefanie Anderson
February 9, 2024

I've been seeing Ray for over 3 years now. He has helped me work through so much of my trauma. We started with talk therapy and it was a big help. As we opened up through my past traumas, we utilized the EMDR therapy, and let me tell you, it works wonders. I'm not sure of the exact science behind why EMDR works but I promise it does. I've come along way from the start of my therapy journey. Ray is very patient, understanding, and even when you think he doesn't get it, he does. He's always been very reassuring and has let me ease into dealing with my past. I think I found my therapist for life because before him, I had gone through several therapists that never made me feel like I'm being heard. I would recommend the EMDR therapy to anyone. Thanks InMindOut for employing such a wonderful therapist. Please don't let him go anywhere lol.

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February 8, 2024

My therapist has been Ray B since fall of 2021. I was diagnosed with PTSD after the death of my husband. We were together 24 years and have a son. I know I'm alive today thanks to God and Ray. His techniques, patience, experience, care, effort, ideas and many more I can't think of, have been amazing. Ray is a blessing in my life.

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February 3, 2024

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January 17, 2024

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Jessica Wicklund
December 25, 2023

I saw your video on FailArmy. Sorry your beautiful ferns got stolen. If I ever make it to your area I’ll have to stop by and check it out. Looks like a cool place!

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