Blog for
Chris Lauzon - Therapist, LICSW

In my work as a therapist, I often describe our Tool of Self Awareness as one of the most powerful tools in our emotional toolkit. It’s the flashlight we shine inward to identify what’s truly going on inside us—our needs, our desires, our feelings, and our emotional patterns. But becoming aware is only half the journey. The other half—perhaps the more courageous part—is learning how to share what we discover with others. That’s where there is value in vulnerability.

There’s a significant difference between acting confident and with a persona and genuinely feeling confident. Often, we’re taught to “fake it ‘til you make it,” adopting a confident persona in the hope that the feeling will eventually follow. While this method can be a helpful starting point, it can also create a disconnect between our outward behavior and inner emotional state.

As we explore the presence or potential presence for “Expectation and Obligation” in our lives, use the Tool of Invitation.

When individuals are caught off guard, feeling back into a corner, they are very unlikely to actively listen or participate with sincerity.

Team ADHD, card-carrying member. There is nothing more frustrating than the past for me; I am a "Team ADHD" card-carrying member. “You...

The repetitive and monotonous airplane directives from your friendly flight attendant instructing you to place your oxygen mask on your face

10 to 15 minutes daily, with review of your process after 2 weeks of Notation, Processing, and Actioning, to see if it works for you.

Experience Intentional Processing through The Tool of Notation, allowing yourself to stay present in the moment, and growth later.

Recognize unintentional isolation utilizing The Tool of Self Awareness. Utilize this recognition to meet your needs and experience growth.

Action and Inaction can both occur with or without intention. Recognize Old Mental Muscle surfacing in the form of Speculation of Outcome.

Get to know your Passengers in your Car of Life; that or those that are present based upon you historical or recent past, and find growth.

Recognize Old Metal Muscle, so that we can identify what opportunities are in our grasp when it surfaces.