Bonnie Scott, a San Antonio therapist, emphasizes the importance of meeting basic human needs—hydration, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and social connection—to manage overwhelm. Despite fewer new patients in January 2021, those seeking therapy exhibit a heightened urgency. Scott shares personal experiences of loss and motherhood, underlining the practical significance of self-care. In a world saturated with distressing news, she advocates for intentional choices, like stepping away from screens, to safeguard mental well-being, thereby creating a supportive space for her clients to thrive amidst life's complexities.
When clients are overwhelmed, I urge them to really consider what's sending their nervous system into overdrive. Often, that happens because we're not meeting our basic human needs.
Taking care of your basic needs is actually pretty easy and can make a big difference in your well-being.
We need to purposefully choose to do the opposite. Put down the phone, play with your dog, or drink a glass of water. These are simple actions.
It's normal for me to see an uptick in new patients in January - it's part of the self-care many of us chase with the New Year.
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