5 Summer Self-Care Tips: Why Therapy Intensives Should Be #1

Summer is often marketed as a time to relax, but what if you used it to really take care of yourself? These five self-care tips are designed to help you feel more grounded, rested, and emotionally clear—and therapy intensives might just be the best place to start.

1. Move Your Body Intentionally

Solo Tip: Movement isn’t just about burning calories—it’s about caring for your mind. Try a short walk, a stretch break, or dancing in your kitchen to your favorite music. Choose activities you actually enjoy and make them a regular part of your day—not as a chore, but as an act of self-care.
Couple/Family Tip: Create a shared movement ritual. Go for an after-dinner walk with your partner, stretch together in the morning, or have a spontaneous dance party with the kids. Shared movement builds connection while boosting everyone’s mood.

2. Set Better Boundaries Around Your Time

Solo Tip: Your time is valuable, and protecting it is essential for your mental well-being. Start by noticing where your time tends to disappear—whether it’s excessive commitments, work spilling into evenings, or feeling pressured to always be “on.” Practice saying no without over-explaining. Setting boundaries is a skill, and like any skill, it gets easier with practice.
Couple/Family Tip: Schedule a weekly check-in to talk about each person’s time needs and commitments. Setting shared boundaries—like a no-emails-after-7pm rule—helps prevent burnout and promotes mutual respect and allows for connection.

3. Reduce Screen Time, Increase Quiet Time

Solo Tip: We often turn to screens to unwind, but too much digital input can leave us feeling overstimulated and disconnected. Try carving out even 10–15 minutes a day without screens—no phone, no TV, no computer. Use that time to journal, breathe, sit quietly, or simply notice your surroundings. These pockets of stillness give your brain a chance to recharge.
Couple/Family Tip: Designate a screen-free time for the whole household. Try “tech-free evenings” or a screen-free Sunday morning. Use that time to read together, cook, play a game, or simply enjoy each other's company.

4. Say Yes to Rest—Without Guilt

Solo Tip: Rest is not a reward you earn after productivity; it’s a necessity. Give yourself full permission to rest, nap, or do absolutely nothing—without the mental checklist engine running in the background. Your nervous system needs downtime to recover, and honoring your body’s signals can help you feel more grounded and resilient in the long run.
Couple/Family Tip: Normalize rest in your household. Talk openly about needing breaks and encourage each other to take them. Create a cozy space where anyone can retreat for quiet time or plan a family “slow day” to unwind together.

5. Self-Care Tip #1 – Therapy Intensives

Self-care is essential—but not all self-care is created equal. While movement, boundaries, and rest can offer meaningful relief, therapy intensives stand apart for one powerful reason: they create lasting, transformational change.

Unlike traditional therapy that spreads out over weeks or months, therapy intensives offer focused, uninterrupted time to dive deep into the core issues weighing you down. This concentrated format allows for accelerated insight, emotional release, and tangible progress that often takes much longer in standard weekly sessions.

For Individuals

When you're living with burnout, unresolved trauma, chronic anxiety, or the heavy fog of depression, it’s not enough to “just cope.” You need healing at the root. Therapy intensives offer the space and support to safely explore your experiences in a contained, immersive environment—free from everyday distractions.
Clients often leave feeling lighter, clearer, and empowered with new tools and a renewed sense of self.

For Couples

Whether you’re stuck in painful patterns, recovering from a breach of trust, or simply feeling disconnected, therapy intensives give couples a rare opportunity to pause, reset, and truly reconnect. Instead of getting lost in weeks of surface-level conversations, intensives help couples get to the heart of the matter—faster.
With dedicated time and expert guidance, couples often leave with better communication, deeper understanding, and a renewed sense of partnership.

A Reset That Lasts Beyond Summer

When you invest in your emotional wellness now, the effects ripple into every season that follows. Therapy intensives aren’t just another wellness trend—they’re a bold investment in your mental and emotional health. If you’re ready for real movement, not just maintenance, they deserve the top spot on your self-care list.

Ready to make this summer about real self-care?

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