Mental health is something we all have. Yet, far too often, mental health is only thought about when someone is struggling. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you’re thinking, “wow, there is a month for everything!” I agree. I’m also glad that these types of emphases exist in order to bring more attention to […]
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Brainspotting is one of the one of the tools that I utilize in therapy to help clients heal. Brainspotting was discovered in 2003 by David Grand, PhD, LCSW, who often says, “Where you look affects how you feel” in reference to this intervention. Every person who has received official training in Brainspotting has also had
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It can be difficult to manage emotions, make decisions, and take care of daily tasks when things feel chaotic. Chaos may come from inside yourself, such as racing thoughts or chronic illness Or it may come from outside yourself, such as in your interactions with others or news of global happenings. Regardless of the source,
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Authority Magazine recently interviewed me regarding best practices for those providing healthcare services via telehealth. We had the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of being a telehealth provider in the mental health realm. We also discussed the ways that technology has, is, and will continue to impact our lives. Like many healthcare providers,
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I have been pleasantly surprised by the many benefits of utilizing telemental health services.
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Some interactions with a therapist provide reassurance that you have found a good fit. I refer to these as green flags, and share a few of them in this post. This is the third post in a series, so if you haven’t read about red flags in therapy or yellow flags in therapy, I encourage
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Taking the step to begin talking with a mental health therapist can be scary. Just like every person you meet is not your person, every therapist is not going to be the best fit for you. Read on for some red flags you can look for as your starting therapy – these things are good
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A few weeks ago, I was invited to chat with Gordon Brewer of The Practice of Therapy podcast about working with those who have experienced religious trauma or spiritual wounds, as well as about my own journey into private practice. We had a great discussion, and Gordon recently let me know that the podcast episode
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The ads for therapy apps are everywhere – your favorite podcast, your social media feeds, and even showing up on television. They sound great. Acknowledging that everyone has mental health struggles at times, and normalizing talking with a professional when needed is a great way to combat stigma around mental health services. They emphasize the
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The demands of daily life can make it difficult to take care of yourself. We often see ads or social media posts alluding to self-care as spa days and long baths. While those things can be an important part of taking care of yourself, they are not the only ways to practice self-care. Dialectical Behavior
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