Mental Health Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
A little divergent from what therapists usually write about for holiday preparation, today I’m giving gift ideas and associated links* for gifts that are therapeutic in nature and/or are in
Read MoreDoes Your Teen Struggle With Social Anxiety?
I’ve been seeing a lot of social anxiety popping up in my office these days. I think some of that can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and how that
Read MoreLetting Go: a challenging [and continual] process in parenting a teenager into young adulthood
Parenting a teenager into their young adulthood can be considered a constant and gradual process of letting go. Your role as a parent changes as your child ages. When they
Read MoreOne New, Easy Way to Manage Stressful Thoughts
Today’s blog focuses on a concept by author/ teacher Byron Katie, whose claim to fame is her way of questioning our stressful beliefs. Her concept – called “The Work” https://thework.com/
Read MoreApprehensive about ‘normal life’ after the coronavirus pandemic?
At the time of the writing of this blog post, it’s freshly Springtime in Northern California – the days are getting longer, the trees are budding, Spring allergies have kicked
Read MoreThe [Photo] Album To Make On Your Phone Today
If you’re anything like me, you take photos on your smartphone most days, even if it’s just a screenshot of an address you have to get to, or a photo of
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How a Practice of Gratitude Can Increase Your Happiness
I was recently listening to a podcast wherein the person being interviewed was a researcher on happiness. The research shows that about 50% of one’s capacity for happiness is genetic,
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How To Be Less Irritated With Your Teenager
Teenagers can be irritating. That may be the understatement of the century. It will come as no surprise that teenagers will tell you that parents can be irritating too! (Who?,
Read MoreAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
I’m an avid reader and often find that, when I read a ‘work-related book’, clients will come to mind and I’ll begin to see how the principles can expand our
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