I know a lot. I do. But the more I learn, the more I realize how much I do not know. Sometimes I go to therapy conferences and continuing education classes and learn amazing things. I can’t wait to use the new information. Learning also means there are plenty of times when I look back …
Being considered an adult I would like to think that I can express myself and have my message received and understood by the other person. However, even though I am a therapist I still struggle with that at times and it is normal for anyone else to have a hard time with that as well. …
Anxiety is becoming more common in children; the CDC estimates that 25% of teens are treated for an anxiety disorder. Children and teens who do not experience clinical levels of anxiety also have worries and fears that, if unaddressed, could lead to the development of mood disorders as an adult. So, what do we do …
Helping Children Manage Their Worries and Fears: Part 4 – The Chill Drill Read More
Why did you decide to make the appointment for therapy? Why did you keep that appointment and attend the therapy session? Why do you continue to attend therapy? These are questions I sometimes have clients ask themselves. This is important for them to explore because generally, people go to therapy to create a change in …
I believe that the root of pathology is the lack of access to emotional resources when a person experiences intense emotions such as anxiety, fear, shame, loneliness, or loss. Things feel like too much. A person can be overwhelmed by uncomfortable feelings and situations that they will do almost anything (even extremely unhealthy stuff) to …
What are MY Personal Coping Skills? And how to Know… Read More
Today I was feeling stressed with a busy week ahead and thought about how I wished I was with my husband, because I feel calmer when I’m with him. So, I sent my husband a text and said, “I love you. You help calm me. I miss you.” He replied with, “I love you too. …
We all get to a point of emotional instability, and I am referring to when our emotions are too much for us to handle in the moment. John Gottman refers to this as emotional flooding, when we are overwhelmed and emotions take over our logic. Studies have shown that our brains start to shut down …
Anxiety is becoming more common in children; the CDC estimates that 25% of teens are treated for an anxiety disorder. Children and teens who do not experience clinical levels of anxiety also have worries and fears that, if unaddressed, could lead to the development of mood disorders as an adult. So, what do we do …
Helping Children Manage Their Worries and Fears: Part 3 – Resilience Read More
Sometimes it is hard to distinguish between when Timmy is “just being a boy” or Jane is “just sad” and when behaviors of your child are concerning enough to seek professional support. Here are a few ways to help parents delineate when play therapy may be appropriate. Sudden Changes in Behavior– If you notice that …
Affairs are difficult to get over, whether you’re the ‘injured party’ (IP) or the offending party (OP) (for want of better words). The pain of getting over an affair is made all the more difficult by the fact that the factors that trigger an affair are not well understood. This lack of understanding is made …
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