I enjoy rock climbing and when I go I am putting a great deal of trust into the equipment I have brought with me. This trust allows me to personally challenge myself, explore new places, and brings me a sense of joy and accomplishment. My climbing equipment will always have my trust if I treat …
Why is change so difficult? It is human nature to resist change. Even if we know we are unhappy, it is difficult push ourselves outside of our comfort zones and try something new. It truly is difficult to let go of what we know and what we are comfortable with. My sister shared a quotes with …
As a therapist, one of the first questions that I ask when I meet someone to get to know them better is “What do you do for enjoyment?” I believe that it is a great question for 2 reasons: First, being curious about what they identify with and get excited about is common ground for relating …
One of my favorite resources for parents just learning about kids with ADHD is to send them to youtube lectures of Dr. Russell Barkley called 30 essential ideas for parents. It is long, and awesome. Try putting it on while you do your normal browsing. Pretend its an audio book that gets started up again …
Summer is right around the corner and the kids can’t wait. If your kids are like mine, they get along great the first couple of days (or minutes) but then spending so much time together leads to arguing. Often, I feel I have to jump in and help them solve their disagreements but this …
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In Part 1 of improving our communication in our marriages, we spoke of using “I” statements and ways to implement them. So now we will go over one of the next steps in communication which is for the person on the other end… the listener. Yes, the listener has an active role in this too! …
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Learning to draw is really learning how to see. For example, right now, draw the most detailed and representative rendition of a pineapple you can from memory. Do not look up any images or photographs. When you have completed your drawing, look up a photograph of a pineapple or buy one from the store. Compare …
One of the big studies that medical doctors and therapists alike are ogling over is the ACES study. ACES stands for Adverse Childhood Experiences Study. Since 1995 groundbreaking research has started with over 17,000 participants. The results have been validated over and over since then. Basically, the study shows that the adverse childhood experiences we have …
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Did you know that one in nine girls and one in 53 boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault at the hands of an adult? It is likely that you or someone you love has suffered the effects of sexual abuse as a child. Many victims of abuse and their …
It starts with a little panic, a little feeling out of control of something that in the moment seems to matter more than anything else. It can mean some constricted thinking, some breathing management, and delayed or very short responses to requests. I am going through a small, restrictive tunnel with one exit and a …
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