Summer Side-quests

photo credit Megan Garza

Summertime is full of excitement, vacations, outdoor activities, festivals, and celebrations- things that keep us so busy that we don’t seem to have time for that weekly or bi-weekly therapy session.
Go, do the things, enjoy the sunshine! Also, don’t forget to keep up those healthy therapeutic habits and skills in all the excitement!

Remember: Therapy happens outside of sessions too.

• Keep up with your self-care and practices like journaling, meditation, affirmations, stretching, going for walks (when the weather allows), and caring for emotions when they come up.
• Check in with your body and mind to see if your needs are being met. Especially, make sure to HYDRATE! Those of us on certain medications (antidepressants, stimulants, antipsychotics, etc.) are at higher risk for heatstroke, dehydration, and other adverse reactions to the increased temperatures.
• Jot down things you want to talk to your therapist about when you do see them.
• Give yourself enough time to recharge and decompress between social events and activities.
• Prioritize connecting with your partners and people in your support system.
• Your routine and schedule might look different right now, which can be disregulating. Think about creating an alternate routine that still meets your needs but accounts for summertime differences.

It’s okay to reach out for a session sooner than planned.
We are here when summer winds down, but we’re here before then as well. Don’t stress about needing an earlier appointment. In the meantime, check out the article below for some helpful tools our therapists use and recommend.

Written by McKayla Robinson, MS, PLMFT
​McKayla is a Therapist at Healing Reflections Therapy. Schedule with her today.