Martha Tierney

Compassion Focused

A big part of my therapeutic work is focused on increasing my clients' ability to treat themselves with compassion. I do this by helping to uncover unhelpful identity narratives and self-critical thinking patterns that have developed over time. Learning self-compassion can really enhance our ability to make positive changes in our lives because it creates room to be imperfect and still acknowledge small and large successes.

Grief Therapy

Grief can be an extremely painful and disruptive experience. It is important that we give it the respect it deserves. Too often, people feel pressured to "get over" losses and aren't given opportunities to be fully honest about how hard it is to adjust after a significant loss. I work to help people articulate complex emotions, identify meaningful ways to honor a loss, and adapt to new realities.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation is a helpful way to assist clients in understanding what is happening to them. In particular, I use psychoeducation with individuals and families who are experiencing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Information about the disease progression and about available support options can be very helpful when navigating this complicated experience.