Letting Others Help

You may have a goal that you wish to accomplish. For example, losing weight, starting a business, writing a book and etc. Developing and executing a plan is very important. However, we don’t hear to much about how gaining support from others can help us stay disciplined and accomplish our goals.

Is it because we live in an individualistic society, that asking for help is looked upon as “weak”? Actually, I have found that I was not able to accomplish dreams without gaining the support and encouragement of my friends and support network.

For example, I have always wanted to be an accomplished writer. I began to understand, just like anything else that I have accomplished in my life, I had to make writing a discipline, a way of life. And, I had to reach out to others to help me stay accountable to complete my goals and deadlines. Today, I am writing. And, with the help of my support network, I am staying on task with my goals.

Natalie Goldberg (Wild Mind, 1990) writes, “People come and go with writing. I understand. Writing is hard but eventually if you are serious, you have to settle and be steady, even though your individual emotions change from day to day about it.” She further writes, “…you need to come to a writing group, meet some writers and write with them. You know, like running, we have a club and I meet Sonja, Mary, and Alice to run on weekday mornings. It helps to be with other people for support.”

When two or more come together, amazing things can take place. Start today, identify your goal, make a plan and meet with someone, who is dedicated to helping you stay accountable. If you have difficulty finding someone then think outside the box. There are web groups and clubs that are already in existence that could use an extra member, like YOU!

Check out: www.meetup.com for a group near you.

Joining a Group: How Group Therapy Can Help

If you are looking to gain insight, change behavior and increase honest communication, join a psychotherapy group. Attending group therapy can allow you to become unstuck in patterns that seem to continue to surface at home and work. Develop methods to manage anger appropriately with others and have a place where you can reality check your thoughts. See below for details.

Upcoming Events

Learn how to communicate honestly with others, gain insight and manage emotions effectively. Please contact me for an interview session if interested in joining a group.
Women’s Psychotherapy Group
Monday at 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. in Beverly Hills, CA
2 Spaces Available!


Mixed (Men & Women) Psychotherapy Group
Tuesdays at 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Beverly Hills, CA
Starts August 2008–Call to Reserve Space!