Amanda Carleton

“Emotional symptoms refer to the client’s feelings during the course of the experience she or he is describing. Emotional symptoms may also refer to the emotional actions the client displays during the session.”
― Rhonda Sutton, STEPnotes: The Counselor’s Guide to Progress Notes

“But, there’s no relationship as important as the one you have with yourself, so make the commitment. Stick to it. Today’s goal: write your marriage vows - to yourself.”
― 21 Day Challenges, The 21-Day Self-Love Challenge: Learn How to Love Yourself Unconditionally, Cultivate Self-Worth, Self-Compassion and Confidence

“The artist is the master of his universe, often choosing his own themes, colors, shapes, materials, and images. The art therapist encourages individuals not to judge themselves, to let their work flow. Participants learn that self-expression becomes the most important aspect of creative work. The art doesn’t have to be perfect; each person’s designs are unique. The concept, that we are allowed to experiment and make mistakes, is crucial in the development of self-esteem. When individuals acknowledge that they don’t have to be perfect, they are better able to accept their perceived flaws and “themselves as a whole.” They are often able to identify and focus on strengths instead of weaknesses.”
― Susan Buchalter, Raising Self-Esteem in Adults: An Eclectic Approach with Art Therapy, CBT and DBT Based Techniques

“applied mindfulness = awareness + acceptance + action”
― Kirby Reutter, The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook for PTSD: Practical Exercises for Overcoming Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder