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Why Therapy Intensives Are Great for Summertime
Summertime often evokes images of relaxation, vacations, and a slower pace of life. But if you are a parent or caregiver summertime can be filled with sporting tournaments, camps, and endless other responsibilities. One way to take care of yourself this summer is through therapy intensives. These concentrated sessions provide many benefits, including less time in therapy and more time to enjoy your summer! Check out these reasons why therapy intensives are particularly great for the summer months.
More Flexible Schedules
During summer, people often have more flexible schedules due to vacations, school breaks, and a general shift in routine. Send the kids to camp and spend a day in healing restorative space without worrying about other life stressors. Without the usual time constraints, you can immerse themselves in therapy and make considerable progress in a relatively short amount of time.
Enhanced Focus and Commitment
The immersive nature of therapy intensives allows you to focus more deeply on their mental health. Summer's relaxed atmosphere can enhance this focus, as you may be more able to dedicate time and energy to personal development. This dedicated time can lead to breakthroughs and deeper understanding, which might be harder to achieve in the regular, spaced-out therapy sessions.
Taking Advantage of a Natural Reset
Summer often feels like a natural reset point. The transition from one season to another can represent an opportunity to shed negative thoughts and embrace lasting change, aligning perfectly with intensive therapy work .The energy and motivation that come with the summer season can be tapped into to address longstanding issues and foster personal growth.
Utilizing Vacation Time Wisely
Sure, you could spend your vacation time lying on a beach of Lake Michigan. But I bet it sounds better to sit in my office feeling really uncomfortable! Often times we go on “vacation” and we are so busy hitting up the tourist spots, wrangling kids, long lines to rides, overpriced food. etc... it doesn’t actually help us feel any better. Incorporating therapy intensives into a vacation schedule can be a way to actually do something for yourself AND feel better in the end. Instead of just taking a break from work, you can also take a break from trauma responses, and symptoms of anxiety. Combining relaxation with intensive therapy can lead to a more aligned sense of self.
Preparing for Upcoming Transitions
For many, summer precedes significant life transitions, such as the start of a new school year, a new job, or other major changes. Therapy intensives can help you prepare mentally and emotionally for these transitions. By addressing underlying issues, you can enter the new phase of your life with greater confidence and peace.
Boosting Mental Health During a Joyful Season
Summer is often associated with “positive” emotions and activities. Engaging in therapy intensives during this joyful season can boost mental health by aligning therapeutic work with the positive energy of summer. The combination of enjoyable summer activities and focused therapeutic work can create a balanced and uplifting experience, making the therapeutic process feel more rewarding and less daunting. Also put you in a better place to handle the long dark season of winter.
Conclusion
Therapy intensive offers a unique opportunity to make significant strides in mental health within a condensed time frame. The summer season, with its flexibility, natural reset points, and positive energy, provides an ideal backdrop for this intensive work. Whether it’s through taking advantage of vacation time or preparing for upcoming transitions, summer therapy intensives can lead to profound and lasting personal growth. By dedicating time and energy to intensive therapy during the summer, you can emerge with renewed clarity, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of yourself.