What you eat has a direct, considerable impact on your physiology and biochemistry. Some natural substances can reduce your anxiety, while others may leave you keyed up. Coffee is the most common culprit, but there are other small dietary revisions that won’t hurt your pallet and can decrease your anxiety. I’m a fan of easier […]
Undoubtedly, what I consume dictates my therapy practice. August’s read, Irvin Yalom’s, Staring at the Sun, made quite an impression on me. Yalom, a 20th century psychiatrist, writes about the human condition, particularly instructing readers on how to find meaning in death. Many of my current clients have heard a mouthful about Yalom’s ideas regarding
I’m continuing to transition to an earlier practice, seeing people for counseling sessions as early as 7A. Like many, with age, I’ve become more of a morning person (insert luxurious fantasy of sleeping in). When building my practice, a couple folks shot me dirty looks when I first offered them early sessions, but now they’ve
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The beginning of long summer days, getting active with friends, and ice cream cones can lead us back to our most fond childhood memories. Who wasn’t ramped up about, “no school for the Summer!?” While some people have plenty of childhood memories, many cannot come up with more than fuzzy images that drift away upon
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“I should be happy and excited, but all I feel is pressured.” The preceding statement is a variation of so many dialogues I’ve had with clients over the last few weeks, as they anticipate the slow, but steady reopening of their communities. These ponderings are especially prompted by scheduled vaccinations, which will inevitably make it
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Disclaimer: I know this doesn’t speak to everyone’s experience, including those adopted at birth or those with extremely volatile early experiences. Please know that I acknowledge & honor this disparity. When we are born, our mother’s body releases ‘love’ hormones & neurotransmitters that intuitively drive her to take care of us. Oxytocin, the primary maternal
Therapy is an emotional and financial investment, so people’s hesitation makes sense. Some basic ways to assess whether or not you are receiving quality therapy, versus just chatting with a stranger, are: Your therapist is qualified. It is very important to find a counselor with credentials and certifications in the area you are experiencing stressors
3 C’s: Quick Mental Health Tips You Can Work on NOW Most of us are quick to help someone who is in emotional distress. However, in terms of our own mental health, we fall short. Give yourself grace and maintain your mental health to live a full life! Here are 3 quick ways you can
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Learning to name and pay attention to your emotions can help you identify what needs healing. First, use a journal, notebook, or smartphone notes to write down which of the feelings below you experienced. On the margin, note if they changed, at what pace, and how obvious they were. If your feelings come from the
Well, we just got through the-elections-of-elections, are battling a scary virus that most of us hadn’t heard of pre-2020, are in a unique state of isolation and ramping up for the holiday season. Stress much? We are being presented with a novel opportunity to expand our present moment awareness. When tensions are high and you’re
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