At Firefly Therapy Austin, we believe in the power of inner light, much like the fireflies that illuminate the night. Dive into our blog as we explore topics from anxiety to trauma, relationships to self-care, and more. Let’s journey together toward emotional well-being and rediscover the glow within.
Emotional Granularity: A Guide to Naming Your Feelings
Do you feel emotions much more intensely than the people around you? Perhaps you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or that you need to “toughen up.” We need to challenge…
The Long Goodbye: One Family’s Story of Dementia Caregiving
Author’s Note: This story was shared anonymously by a reader. Writing this has been part of my own grieving process. I hope that sharing our family’s story might bring some…
Why Mental Flexibility Matters & How to Build It
Your friend Sarah just texted to say that dinner plans have been canceled. Do you start spiraling about your ruined evening, or do you think, “Great, now I can try…
How to Use Your Values to Make Every Decision Easier
You spent an hour on Sunday mapping out your values. You read articles, journaled, and maybe even talked with a friend about what matters most. You identified your top five…
Why You Keep Making Choices That Don’t Feel Right (And How to Stop)
You know what you should do. You’ve made the lists, set your intentions, and promised yourself that this time will be different. But when your boss asks you to take…
Rebuilding Yourself After Burnout, Trauma, and Life Changes
You used to know who you were. Now you stand in the grocery store, staring at cereal boxes, unable to make a simple decision. The you from two years ago…
Lost Your Identity After a Major Life Change? Here’s How to Rebuild
You wake up one morning and nothing feels familiar, even though you’re in the same bed you’ve slept in for years. The divorce papers are signed. Your youngest just left…
How to Identify Your Core Values: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your personal values are like an internal compass. When you align with them, decisions become clearer and your day flows more steadily. You feel “off when you drift,” even if…
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Single Parenting: Ways to Cope with the Challenges
It’s 2 AM. Your child has a fever; your boss needs that report by 9. Welcome to single parenting, where you’re not just juggling. You’re running the whole circus with…