Is self-care selfish? Memorial Day weekend was coming up, and I had three days off to decide what to do. Because I am balancing a job, my counseling practice, a family, and my own self-care needs, this is normally the time to get “a bunch of stuff done.” I...
From the Expert Roundup – How to Find the Best Psychotherapist? Secret Unlocked Nancy Ryan, LMFT and Certified Gottman Therapist, was one of the participants in the expert roundup, and her portion of the article is below. Here are some tips to get started with...
Kids don’t have a choice. They can’t simply pack up their belongings and leave a horrible situation. And rather than see the trauma or abuse for what it is, many adjust their inner world to try and explain it away, dismiss it, or make it “ok.” Studies show that if...
Have you ever considered keeping a journal? Is journaling helpful for depression or anxiety? If you think about using journaling as part of your wellness strategies, you may want to write down some goals first. Here are some suggestions on how others use their...
Is being an adult basically just trying to undo the damage that occurred during childhood? That and a hefty dose of never-ending paperwork? Maybe. Childhood is a confusing maze of trying to please adults while also trying to fit in with peers. From an early age,...
Anxiety is a bully. Because it has complete access to your mind, it knows your deepest fears. Likewise, it knows the exact buttons to push, all your nightmare scenarios, that send you spiraling. If you give it an inch, it takes a mile. In fact, the more you acquiesce...
