Thank you for being here. Don’t skip this one, it’s all about you. The four stages of self-forgiveness are Acknowledgment, Remorse, Restitution, and Self-Acceptance. When it comes to self-forgiveness related to past relationships, the following exercises and journal prompts may be helpful for each stage: 1. Acknowledgment: Begin by acknowledging your part in the relationship’s difficulties….
People often seek mental health counseling because they are feeling depressed, anxious, overly stressed, or “overly emotional.” Sometimes they want to talk about their problems and sometimes they want to learn new skills to help them cope. Often it is a combination of both. Psychotherapy affects brain structure and changes the way people think and…
Mental health is just as important for men as it is for women. However, men are less likely to seek help for mental health problems than women. This is due to a number of factors, including the stigma associated with mental illness, the belief that men should be strong and independent, and the lack of…
The Greatest Showman- Come Alive! As you’re sitting down at the edge of your seat to read this page-turner (page- scroller?), you’re probably asking yourself, “Where in the heck is she going to take this? Perhaps, forget all sensible notions and join the circus? Or that Barnum guy left his family behind all in the…
Anxiety affects every aspect of the human experience. I call Anxiety “the guest who wasn’t invited.” Anxiety can feel like a thing with its own thoughts and emotions. It makes me think of those mucus commercials with the cartoon blobs finding fun and laughing at the person’s allergy symptoms while they are sneezing. In any…
I regularly speak with people interested in “feeling happier.” I can’t make someone feel happier. But, I can help them implement research-based methods that will help them feel happier. Feeling more pleasant emotions more frequently and with greater intensity is a common outcome of evidence-based therapies (such as cognitive behavioral therapy or “CBT”). But from…
As a highly sensitive person, you may find it challenging to express your emotions and thoughts, as they may be misconstrued or deemed excessive by others. Consequently, it may pose distinct difficulties for you to manage your relationships, particularly in the following ways: Challenge #1: Unhealthy boundaries. As a highly sensitive individual, you may face…
Have you been exercising, eating right, practicing breathing, and still have a hard time with your anxiety? Does the thought of having a panic attack or a lot of anxiety create an instant dread? What if I told you there was a missing piece that could help manage that anxiety a bit more? Something most…
As someone who has dealt with a chronic disorder for the past two decades, I know firsthand how easy it is to get lost in frustration, hopelessness, and despair. My battle with psoriasis has led me down many dead ends paths, hopelessly looking for a cure for the “incurable disease.” My condition and I have…
As a layperson, one looks at addiction as one-dimensional when in actuality it is a complex process affecting and stemming from various aspects of a person’s life. While mental health is very much stressed on when it comes to addiction, emotional wellness holds just as much importance. It is natural for a SUD sufferer to…