Believing in change is powerful, yet I often hear people share concerns that it’s not possible for them, or for a particular issue. We can feel stuck, in a place of being aware of the things that we would like to see change, and completely unsure of, or overwhelmed by, actually making those changes real. […]
Taking the Pressure Off Summer… and Yourself!
Here we are halfway through June and rapidly approaching the official start of summer, but let’s be honest, many of us kicked off summer that last weekend in May. The weather is warm, pools are open, school is out, and the pressure is on to soak it all up and make and cross off every […]
Mental Health Buzzwords: Toxic Positivity
The mindset movement was a beautiful thing. It carved out a niche in the context of the social world for the basic concepts of the age-old trifecta; change your thoughts and you can change your feelings and behaviors. But as with all things, excess is never a good thing. What’s it sound like? “Don’t think […]
Using “What if” Questions to Lead to Positive Change
I spend a decent amount of time in therapy sessions trying to help people quiet intrusive, anxious thoughts. “What if I fail?” “What if I never ________? “What if my kid ________?” You get the idea…. Most of us know all too well of the potentially negative spiral of a “what if” question. However, what […]
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