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 […]
Trying a Serving of Grace Over Gratitude….
As we approach Thanksgiving this week, I have been thinking a lot about the practice of gratitude. I admit, the idea of a gratitude journal has been something I’ve struggled with for years. I would start one and stop within a few days to begin all over again. I envy those who benefit from it, […]
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