Source: Molnár Bálint/Unsplash There’s a technique in cognitive-behavioral therapy called the Downward Arrow. When a client shows signs of a self-limiting or negative belief in the way they talk about themselves or…
Why You’ve Got to Have Faith
Okan Caliskan / Pixabay Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual? Do you believe in a higher power, or in something “larger” than yourself? If you answered yes to either of these…
When Therapy Works Fast |
Source: cottonbro studio/Pexels She arrived exactly on time, dressed professionally and without a single wrinkle, and spoke as clearly as if she were articulating for a crowd. Her handbag gleamed expensively, and…
Guarding Your Wellness and Recovery This Season
End-of-year gatherings carry joys and difficulties for almost everyone. We look forward to seeing those we love, we grieve those we’ve lost. Still, for individuals living with addictions or mental health conditions…
Anxiety, Drama, and ADHD |
Source: Eren Li Bite your tongue! Impulse control is one of the greatest human superpowers. It lets you resist the urge to “say that thing” you should not say. It helps you…
Why We Don’t Call It Hypochondria Anymore
Why We Don’t Call It Hypochondria Anymore
Climate Change: Finding the Pony in the Poop
Source: Pixabay / Pexels Climate change has led to extreme weather events and comically large wide-brimmed sun hats. But big oil executives can’t be bothered with silly things like a flammable planet…
Mindfulness Should Not Be Taught in School? Really?
Source: elit76_/AdobeStock Mental rigidity is akin to suppressing thoughts in that you allow yourself only certain sets and types of thoughts and emotions. Your emotional/mental bandwidth is limited, and it is difficult…
The Detriments of Avoidance Behavior in Young People
When Gen Z (people born between 1995-2012) arrived, technology was already in full swing, with 33 percent of Gen Zs spending more than six hours a day on their cell phones, much…
Navigating Misinformation and Harmful Content on Social Media
Mother and son look at the computer. Julia M Cameron / Pexels In today’s digital age, teens are glued to their screens, growing up in an endless stream of online content and…