A Little About Me (And A Little About Attachment Theory)
I should be able to do it by myself Relationships aren’t worth it. What’s wrong with me? Why bother? If you’re anything like me, you’ve...
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Wherever you go, there you go.
Before you start reading this blog, I should warn you- I use the word “present” x times and the phrase “here and now” x times. That might...
The repressed path within our own brain
I was introduced to the concept of trauma and repressed memory during middle school when one of my close friends got very sick. At the...
Trying New Things (In Life + In Therapy!) and Trusting the Process
My “Try Something New” Experience: A Hate-Love Relationship w/ Yoga OK, full disclosure from your therapist: I used to not be a fan of...
Communicating Gratitude
The importance of learning about others is to better anticipate how certain events will trigger various responses. Once we have learned the
A Time to Both Mourn and Celebrate
As I write this, I am processing the recent death of a family member. I called her Aunt Molly. As I mourn the fact that she is no longer...
Mental Illness Doesn’t Discriminate, So Why Do We?
Mental health is an important part of every human - regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, geographic location, etc. Mental illness can
The Covert Pain of Shame
David - Beach Trip. These dreaded words pop up on my calendar once a year, and reading them always creates a pit in my stomach that I...
Zoned Out: The Spectrum of Dissociation
Have you ever “come to” during a conversation with someone, only to realize you have no idea what they’ve been saying? What about driving h
Dot, dash. Dot, dash.
In her latest blog entitled, “Dot, dash. Dot, dash,” which is morse code for AA, Natalie Frazier shares what it was like growing up not know
Finding Gratitude in the Midst of Grief
The holidays are a difficult time of year for so many of us. Thanksgiving, in particular, can be especially hard for some. For instance,...
Choosing to Forgive
Have you ever had to forgive someone for doing harm to you? When you think about forgiving someone, how do you know you are ready? While...
“That person is so narcissistic!”: When mental health buzzwords become a trend
One of the struggles the mental health field has struggled with was accessibility to those who need services. With social media, millions...
Two-Way Friendships
I made a new friend this year, and it has been wonderful. We have a lot in common. We are both goofy and enjoy joking around and...
Grappling with Grief
Sometimes it is difficult to appreciate how much someone means to you until that person is no longer around. Last year, I experienced...
Treat Yourself!
How often do you use your phone or Google calendar to schedule meetings, appointments, hanging out with loved ones, etc? We stay on track...
9 Cognitive Distortions That Sabotage Your Brain
What are ‘cognitive distortions’ and why do so many people have them? Cognitive distortions are ways that our thought patterns can...
Help! Why Does My Therapist Say That?
Have you ever been in a therapy session and your therapist casually drops a phrase you’ve never heard before? “Hold space”? “Sit with a...
Importance of Friendship
At some point in your therapy journey, your therapist is likely to assess for protective factors that help individuals with resiliency...
You’ve Got This: Fulfilling Your Unsatisfied Emotional Needs
Individuals have many needs- both physical, emotional, and spiritual. The focus of this series will take a quick dive into the nine...
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