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      • Anxiety
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Open Book Therapies
  • Home
  • Services & Fees
    • Services
    • Individual Therapy
    • Walk & Talk Therapy
    • Couples Therapy
    • Direct Billing
    • Fees
  • Specialities & Approach
    • Acceptance & Commitment
    • Cognitive Behavioral CBT
    • Dialectical Behavioural
    • Anxiety
    • Self Exploration
    • Trauma
  • About
    • Meet Melissa
    • Values
    • FAQ
    • Contact
    • Blog
    • Parentified Quiz

Self Exploration Therapy: A Journey to Your True Self

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At Open Book Therapies, we believe that self-exploration is a vital part of personal growth and healing. Through our inner child therapy and self-esteem therapy, our approach is designed to help you uncover and understand the deeper aspects of your personality and behavior, guiding you towards a more fulfilling and authentic life.

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Starting with the Inner Child

The inner child holds the key to understanding many of our adult behaviors and emotional responses. Through inner child therapy, we can acknowledge and heal this part of ourselves, allowing us to release old patterns and open the door to profound personal growth. This process is foundational for self-exploration and also paves the way for addressing issues like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overachieving, ultimately enhancing our self-esteem.

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How the 'Inner Child' Manifests Itself

People-Pleasing: Once we have a solid foundation through inner child therapy, we explore the roots of people-pleasing behaviors, empowering you to set healthy boundaries and prioritize your own needs without guilt. 


Perfectionism and Overachieving: We then delve into the underlying causes of perfectionism and overachieving tendencies, supporting you in embracing self-compassion and enhancing your self-esteem through self-exploration, ultimately finding balance in your pursuits.

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Building Self-Esteem: Embracing Your Worth

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After engaging in inner child therapy to nurture and heal your inner self, we transition to focusing on self-esteem therapy. This phase of self-exploration is about recognizing and embracing your inherent worth, fostering a positive self-image, and building confidence in your abilities and decisions.

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What Self-Esteem Therapy Looks Like

Our self-esteem therapy sessions, which incorporate elements of inner child therapy, are designed to help you identify and challenge negative self-beliefs, develop self-compassion, and engage in self-exploration to cultivate a more positive and realistic self-view. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and personalized strategies, we work together to empower you to see yourself in a new light.

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Why Seek Therapy for Self Esteem?

Low self-esteem can significantly impact various aspects of life, including relationships, career, personal fulfillment, and mental health. Engaging in self-esteem therapy can help you: 


- Overcome self-doubt and negative self-talk 

- Build resilience and confidence 

- Improve relationships by fostering self-respect and assertiveness 

- Enhance overall well-being and life satisfaction 


At Open Book Therapies, we provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your self-esteem through self-exploration and even inner child therapy. Together, we'll work towards a more confident and empowered you.

Boost Your Self-Esteem

Open Book Therapies

11500 29 St SE #105 Calgary Ab

4038055778

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