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Feedback from this therapy has been phenomenal! I personally have used it with individuals who have been through trauma, abuse, or...

“Pessimistic prophecies are self-fulling.” – Martin Seligman, Ph.D. The topic of optimism reminds me of the common quote: “Life is what...

Defining EMDR and how it works How Does it Work? When a person experiences intense emotion, their brain cannot process information as it...

The Sandwich Generation is a generation of people who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children.  According to the...

If these 5 love languages are new to you, don’t worry! First, I encourage you and your partner to discover your own love languages by...

My Experiences Middle school feels like another life to me. High school is a funny and distant memory to me because of how deeply I felt...

Mantra means, “a tool for the mind.” The practice of using a mantra has been around for a very long time and is used to shift thinking...

As a therapist, health anxiety is something that I have battled for the past ten years.  In my mind, a headache may turn into a brain...

Last month brimmed with exciting entertainment ventures from the franchises Game of Thrones and Marvel Entertainment. The global...

Emotional Climate To begin, the authors describe an emotional climate using the terms: Safety Is the relationship a safe place? If so,...

NPD involves a pattern of egotistical behavior, a lack of empathy, and an extreme need for admiration. Others often describe people with...

“Trust AND enjoy the process.” Heeding this advice, I switched my focus from the destination to the moment. During the last three years,...

“By learning to accept the small things immediately as they happen, you can be free of having to react to things at all.  You still can...

There are many different types of child abuse. Knowing the signs may help you save a child’s life. Neglect Neglect, the most common form...

How does it work? The drug is administered via a one-time transfusion over a 60-hour period. For this reason, new mothers who receive...

Remember that you cannot fill up anyone else glass if yours is empty. Tips Acknowledge the need for self-care before you approach...

Gaining Psychological Flexibility Through the Third-Wave of Behavioral Therapy What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Do you ever...

As a counseling intern, I treasure this audiobook. As a human, I treasure her honesty and unguarded approach. In my opinion, she answers...

What is discipline? When you think about discipline, what first comes to mind? Is it punishment? Is it a spanking and a time-out? Maybe...

You can start by understanding your need for self-care. Establish a routine that works for you. Check in with yourself and ask for what...