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QuestionHow do I ask if someone needs space?Dr. Lena Dicken is a Clinical Psychologist based in Santa Monica, California. With over eight years of experience, Dr. Dicken specializes in therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. She utilizes an integrative approach combining Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness-based therapies. Dr. Dicken holds a BS in Integrative Medicine from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MA in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University Los Angeles, and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Westwood. Dr. Dicken’s work has been featured in GOOP, The Chalkboard Magazine, and in numerous other articles and podcasts. She is a licensed psychologist with the state of California.You could ask something like, “Are you open to talking about how you're doing?” or ‘Are you open to just getting real with me?” or “Do you need some space?” I think it's totally fair to ask something like that. “Tell me what you need? Would it be helpful for you to talk right now? Or would it be helpful for you to just have some space?”
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QuestionWhat does it mean to give each other space?Trudi Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Wisconsin. She specializes in addictions, mental health problems, and trauma recovery. She has worked as a counselor in both community health settings and private practice. She also works as a writer and researcher, with education, experience, and compassion for people informing her research and writing subjects. She received Bachelor’s degrees in Communications and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. She also earned an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University.In a relationship, it can be tempting to spend all your time together and share everything. However, in early relationships that can be intimidating. Therefore, “giving space” means allowing each individual the amount of alone time they need to explore the relationship and maintain their self-identity.
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QuestionDo you need space?Trudi Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Wisconsin. She specializes in addictions, mental health problems, and trauma recovery. She has worked as a counselor in both community health settings and private practice. She also works as a writer and researcher, with education, experience, and compassion for people informing her research and writing subjects. She received Bachelor’s degrees in Communications and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. She also earned an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University.It depends. Some people thrive in very close relationships while other people do not. Pay attention to your needs. If you feel overwhelmed by the relationship, it may be appropriate to ask for space or time alone to address your needs.
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QuestionWhy is it good to have space in a relationship?Trudi Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Wisconsin. She specializes in addictions, mental health problems, and trauma recovery. She has worked as a counselor in both community health settings and private practice. She also works as a writer and researcher, with education, experience, and compassion for people informing her research and writing subjects. She received Bachelor’s degrees in Communications and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. She also earned an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University.Space can be good or bad, it all depends on the needs of the individuals in the relationship. Space provides opportunities for an individual to remain an individual with their own sense of self and their own circle of friends or activities.
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QuestionWhat is taking a break in a relationship?Trudi Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Wisconsin. She specializes in addictions, mental health problems, and trauma recovery. She has worked as a counselor in both community health settings and private practice. She also works as a writer and researcher, with education, experience, and compassion for people informing her research and writing subjects. She received Bachelor’s degrees in Communications and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. She also earned an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University.Taking a break usually involves removing oneself from the relationship for a period of time. There are many reasons to do this, not all of them healthy, but sometimes it can lend perspective on whether the relationship is worth pursuing.
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