When a person starts talking about how they feel about making a change it often falls into one of two categories: change talk or sustain talk. A person expressing a…
Many people struggle with the holidays because of how they remind us of the people we’ve lost. The holidays are steeped in traditions, which cause us to reflect on ourselves…
The American retail marketing system might try to convince you otherwise, but a lot of people – besides you – hate the holidays. Maybe it’s the over-sentimental Christmas music, the…
Have you ever wondered about making a big change in your life? Should I look for a new job? What can I change about my relationship to make me happier?…
Does our mental health matter? Is our mental health different from our physical health? Does the stigma of mental health blindside us to seek professional help? When we become physically…
Most people don’t wake up one day and decide to make a change, especially an everlasting change. Behavior change can take time and we often go through stages of change….
I had just finished watching a Ted Talk called The Power of Vulnerability and Wholehearted People by Dr. Brene Brown and it struck me how much we have the capacity…
I’ve been a therapist for over 10 years now and one of the most challenging conversations I continue to have with clients is about psychiatric medication. When I tell clients…
You may have heard that light drinking can be good for your heart. With heavy or at risk drinking any potential benefit is far outweighed by the greater risks (NIDA)….
The experience of going through infidelity (or any kind of betrayal) is the very definition of trauma. The very upsetting, confusing, surprising, scary event shakes most individuals to their very…
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