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Walter Combs, LCSW
Walter Combs, LCSW

Q&A Friday


Q&A Friday: Week 1 The 12-Steps Re-imagined
Step 1: Answering Your Fears About Powerlessness This week, we've begun our journey into Step 1: Honesty . On Monday, we felt the "unmanageable" system in our bodies. On Wednesday, we understood the Polarization of Protectors that creates that internal tug-of-war. Today, we address the common questions and fears that arise when we contemplate "powerlessness." It’s natural for parts of us to resist this idea. Let's give voice to those concerns and offer an IFS perspective. Q1
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16 hours ago2 min read


Q&A Friday: Self-Care Doesn't Require a Spa Day
We hear a lot about "self-care" that involves grand gestures—expensive trips, extravagant spa days, or fast-paced getaways. Does self-care have to cost a lot of money or take an entire day off? Absolutely not. The most powerful and effective self-care isn't a luxury item; it's a daily practice of noticing and adjusting your body and mind. True self-care is a gentle, ongoing effort to bring yourself into a state of greater calm and enjoyment whenever possible. It's not about
waltercombs
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Q&A Friday: Finding Gratitude in the Face of Resentment and Self-Criticism
This week, we've established that Gratitude is a powerful, Self-Led state anchored in the body. But what happens when our internal...
waltercombs
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Q&A Friday: Using Joyful Resources When Stress Hits Hard
This week, we've explored how mindfully recalling positive, connected memories—our Seeds of Joy —is a powerful practice for building...
waltercombs
Oct 10, 20253 min read


Q & A Friday: Integrated Healing
Welcome to Q & A Friday, where we take a closer look at the concepts and exercises we’ve explored this week. After our discussions on...
waltercombs
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Q & A Friday: An Integrated Journey
Welcome to Q & A Friday, where we delve deeper into the topics we've been exploring to help illuminate your path to healing and growth....
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Sep 12, 20252 min read


Q&A Friday: Grieving the Loss of a Pet
Question: "I've recently had to say goodbye to my beloved pet, and the grief feels overwhelming. It's surprising how much it hurts. How...
waltercombs
Sep 5, 20252 min read
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