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I Don’t Know What I’m Doing

Here’s a great song to get us in the mood for this week’s discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhagVcjOPZE “I Don’t Know What I’m Doing More Than Half of the Time” Is it not allowed for me to admit that?! OH WELL!! As a mental health therapist, people seek out my advice, support, encouragement, and feedback specifically.ContinueContinue reading “I Don’t Know What I’m Doing”

New Years “Resolutions”

Most people make New Year’s Resolutions that they can’t stick to and they wonder why. This post is how to make a Resolution that will improve relationships with others and yourself that you can actually stick to.

Holiday Appetites: Part 3

What are the two biggest triggers around the holidays? FAMILY and FOOD! I was doing some Christmas shopping the other day, and on my list of items to purchase was bird seed (Mom, if you’re reading this – surprise!). The woman helping me with my purchase made the comment, “unlike myself, birds don’t eat whenContinueContinue reading “Holiday Appetites: Part 3”

Holiday Acceptance: Part 2

Let’s talk more about Radical Acceptance. Radical Acceptance is a technique used in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. In the shortest definition, radical acceptance is about identifying what you can and cannot change while accepting your reality as it is. This doesn’t mean that you are complacent, or a push over. This means that you don’t addContinueContinue reading “Holiday Acceptance: Part 2”

Holiday Expectations: Part I

This post is Part 1 of a 3 part series to get you gearing up for the holidays. Enjoy! The holidays are a very special time. Everyone is busy, spends too much money, and wants it to be perfect. For a lot of people, the holidays are stressful. Family time feels obligated and you justContinueContinue reading “Holiday Expectations: Part I”

Why Mountains?

I think at some point in grad school, every therapist got the memo to brand themselves with some sort of nature image (think lotus flower, pond, or tree). So mountains are in the same realm, but hopefully not as “fluffy”. I choose big, lofty, cloud covered, ominous and maybe even intimidating, images of mountains forContinueContinue reading “Why Mountains?”

Inspirational Post 1

More inspiring commentary by Alan Watts. Watch below. Let me know what you think. How to Enjoy Life I really enjoy his definition of discipline. It can be so hard for people to “stick to something” and this offers a new perspective. What do you think about needing a “skill” in order to enjoy life?ContinueContinue reading “Inspirational Post 1”

Mental Health Test

What do you do when you think you’re not normal? Maybe your emotions seem out of control or you can’t sleep. You’re eating more or less than you used to. You think, “what is going on? I can usually handle this stuff”. Maybe you think, “I can’t do this anymore” or “I’m not me anymore”.ContinueContinue reading “Mental Health Test”

“I Am Enough!”

No one in the world is free from this worry. So right off the bat, know that you are not alone! To start spreading the word about my new private practice, I made cold calls and cold visits to businesses in my neighborhood. Armed with my best business attire, professional ponytail and marketing materials, IContinueContinue reading ““I Am Enough!””

Addiction: Describe Your Cage

This post is inspired by the following video. It is a YouTube video of a TED talk about alcohol and drug addiction and the legal system. Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong How interesting, right?! Here are some discussion questions to get things started: What is your cage like? Is your cageContinueContinue reading “Addiction: Describe Your Cage”