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Learn more about topics that we discuss in the therapy setting. These resources are available to help anyone looking for support, education, encouragement to to explore next steps in their therapy or mental health journey.
Is Working from Home making me Depressed?
Work-from-home employment can have some major advantages including cutting out commute times, greater ability to spend time with family, and greater flexibility with childcare, amongst others. but there are a few drawbacks that need consideration.
Could Burnout be Contributing to your Depression?
Are you lacking motivation in the workplace? Do you find it harder and harder to get up in the morning? Is mustering the motivation to take on another project at work feeling impossible? Have you wondered if you’re experiencing depression?
How to Cope with Anxiety During Political Elections
Have recent political ads, election cycles, and the increase in political talk caused additional stress or anxiety symptoms for you? If so, you are not alone!
Resource Review: The Body Keeps the Score
This is one of the primary resources for our current understanding of trauma and the full impact of trauma on the human body and brain
Getting the Most from Online Therapy
If you were considering online therapy, here are a few things to consider to make sure that you are able to get the most out of your online therapy experience.
The Unexpected Impact of becoming an EMDR Consultant
After consulting in EMDR therapy for several years, today I wanted to take the time to share three unexpected things that occurred after becoming an EMDR consultant.
Oh, no! Moment from Online Therapy
Of course, there were the technical difficulties, the family and child interferences, doorbell and postman deliveries, and lawn and roofing services causing excessive background noise, but there were also some very unique moments that caught the client and therapist off guard.
Advantages of Online Therapy
While some people are still hesitant to participate in online therapy services, there are a few advantages to online therapy to consider.
Resource Review: Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Readers will walk through the stages of understanding different types of emotional immaturity, the various responses that children may have when growing up and in mature home environments, and finally basic steps in the healing process.
Resource Review: The Whole-Brain Child
Learn more about this brain based approach to understanding child behavior, increasing regulation, and build secure attachment.
DBT Therapy Skills: Interpersonal Effectiveness
What comes to mind when you think about a support system? People. What comes with people? Conflict. Even the healthiest people have conflict and these basic skills can help.
DBT Therapy Skills - Emotion Regulation
Emotion Regulation is not solely based on identifying emotions, validating, or regulating them. Your emotional state is affected by your overall well-being physically and mentally.
DBT Therapy Skills - Distress Tolerance
When life stresses, inevitably come, it can be hard to make the right choice in response to that stress. This portion of DBT therapy help you create a prefabricated plan that gives you healthy coping mechanisms to utilize in those stressful moments.
DBT Therapy Skills: Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a cognitive tool you can use to be aware of your thoughts, emotions, physical experiences, perceptions, and behaviors. Using mindfulness is about focusing on your circumstances solely and without judgment.
What is DBT Therapy?
A certified DBT therapist walks us through the basics of understanding DBT therapy and how DBT therapy can be an effective tool for treating many mental health concerns.
Talking with your Partner about Parenting
Learn the best ways to have those tough parenting conversations in the context of your relationship. Here are a few tips to help you navigate those challenging conversations related to parenting with your spouse, significant other, partner, or co-parent.
Talking to your Partner about Depression
Here are 3 things to consider in strengthening your relationships through depression.
Understanding Teen Dating Violence
Teen dating violence is more frequent than many parents think, but there are ways that you can help protect your teen from trauma in relationships.
Talking to your Partner About Anxiety
We are taking some time to explore anxiety in the context of relationships and what those who experience anxiety can do to help their relationships thrive and what those who love and care for a person struggling with anxiety can do to support them.
What is grief to me?
Some say it is deep sorrow specifically caused by someone’s passing. Some say it’s the powerful emotion of separation to something of importance. And some can categorize it as a gnawing internal pain from your heart that overtakes your body. All of these could be true for anyone.