Women from all walks of life are expected to be overachievers. Whether this involves the constant ability to be on-call for others, or the pressure to be in a successful relationship, have a career, be an awesome parent, or simply achieve perfection at every task we take on, we put our needs behind the needs of others and assume these responsibilities without a second thought.
We are always the one who helps others. We answer phone calls, respond to friends, take care of our parents, siblings, sisters, spouses, and children. We feel the demand to have an impeccable home, a perfect body, a great career; we compare ourselves anxiously to others, and despite how hard we work, there are so many times where we feel alone and unappreciated. At the end of the day, intead of feeling great, we often end up feeling sad or confused, like it is never enough. This can lead to rising feelings of self-doubt, which makes it hard to trust not only yourself but others.
Woman to woman, we understand how often we let our own needs, dreams, and desires pass us by as we immerse ourselves in the gigantic task of caring for others and aways striving for that elusive feeling of success. Howevever, we struggle with vulnerability and do not believe that it is ok to ask for help ourselves. Instead, we withdraw, feel guilty, or find ourselves becoming irritable.
I know that right now you may be thinking, "Yes this all sounds true but I don't have the time or energy right now to focus on my own self care."
It is precisely because you are an overachiever and a caretaker to others that this self-care is crucial for you.
We are always the one who helps others. We answer phone calls, respond to friends, take care of our parents, siblings, sisters, spouses, and children. We feel the demand to have an impeccable home, a perfect body, a great career; we compare ourselves anxiously to others, and despite how hard we work, there are so many times where we feel alone and unappreciated. At the end of the day, intead of feeling great, we often end up feeling sad or confused, like it is never enough. This can lead to rising feelings of self-doubt, which makes it hard to trust not only yourself but others.
Woman to woman, we understand how often we let our own needs, dreams, and desires pass us by as we immerse ourselves in the gigantic task of caring for others and aways striving for that elusive feeling of success. Howevever, we struggle with vulnerability and do not believe that it is ok to ask for help ourselves. Instead, we withdraw, feel guilty, or find ourselves becoming irritable.
I know that right now you may be thinking, "Yes this all sounds true but I don't have the time or energy right now to focus on my own self care."
It is precisely because you are an overachiever and a caretaker to others that this self-care is crucial for you.
Or put more simply: if you are not ok, you can't help anyone else.
More importantly, when we sacrifice our own happiness and well-being, it impacts not only us but those we love. Alternatively, when we LEARN to LOVE and TRUST ourselves, we can find the peace and happiness we need to move what feels like a mountain of guilt. So if not now, when?
More importantly, when we sacrifice our own happiness and well-being, it impacts not only us but those we love. Alternatively, when we LEARN to LOVE and TRUST ourselves, we can find the peace and happiness we need to move what feels like a mountain of guilt. So if not now, when?
Benefits of joining "Compassionate Heart" Women's Group Seminar
- This group seminar is virtual and largely psycho-educational making it a great way to experience groups for the first time.
- Learn to focus your energy more efficiently on areas where you can create change
- Reduce feelings of anxiety, isolation and guilt
- Improve feelings of self-value, self-worth, and self-respect.
- Manage self-expectations for clearer, more realistic and achievable goals
- Feel better about yourself and less upset with those around you
- Improve communication with loved ones and enjoy more time with less conflict
- Gain perspective from other caretaking women
"Compassionate Heart" runs virtually in 8 week segments on Fridays from 10-11:30 in Massapequa.
Group Leaders: Jessica Satkunasingham, LMSW and Rukiya Symister, M.A.
To sign up please call us for an intake at 1-800-871-5491
or schedule one online with Rukiya Symister, M.A.
or schedule one online with Rukiya Symister, M.A.
Intake: $65.00
Group Sessions: $40.00 each or one-time payment of $280.00 for all eight sessions
Blue Cross, Aetna, and Northwell direct accepted
Group Sessions: $40.00 each or one-time payment of $280.00 for all eight sessions
Blue Cross, Aetna, and Northwell direct accepted
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