Finding the right therapist in NYC can be an overwhelming process. It’s easy to feel lost and unsure of where to start in a city with so many options. However, taking the time to find the right therapist can make a huge difference in your mental health journey. Here are some tips to help you…
Chances are, you’ve had a conversation with a friend or coworker recently about burnout. Or maybe you’ve played the conversation out in your head, afraid that you’ll sound like a Debbie Downer if you’re really honest about what you’re going through. Burnout can feel lonely and isolating. A conversation with a friend or therapist can…
It’s impossible to live authentically without first discovering who you are. Self-awareness is crucial! This first module will help you discover yourself. What is self-awareness? The dictionary defines self-awareness as “knowledge and awareness of your own personality or character.” When you’re self-aware, you have an accurate and clear understanding of your personality, strengths, weaknesses, and…
Love is a beautiful feeling that can bring joy and happiness into our lives. However, sometimes we can become addicted to the feeling of being in love and the rush of emotions it brings. When this happens, it can be difficult to maintain healthy relationships and prioritize our own well-being. If you are struggling with…
Brain Training for ADHD Did you know that ADHD is one of the most over-diagnosed mental health conditions in modern-day mental health care (PGHR.org)? Adult ADHD is a mental health disorder that can be difficult to diagnose and treat and therefore has mixed reviews in results for care. This can be both frustrating and deflating…
We often talk about mental health as an individual phenomenon that people must face alone. However, relationships – especially romantic relationships – are at the core of our mental health. Here are three steps to a happier, healthier romantic relationship (results may vary): Step 1: Identify and confront your own insecurities. There is an old…
With spring just around the corner, you might have started to reconsider dipping your toe in the dating pool again. Whether you’re fresh out of that COVID-situationship, have been enjoying the single life for some time, or are ready to find “the one,” there is no denying that dating in 2023 doesn’t come with its…
For an updated and expanded version of the model, visit this link to the 20-page booklet: https://boonechristianson.blogspot.com/2022/08/steps-booklet.html?m=1 And the 5 minute video version: https://youtu.be/T7l7D1ukw0c STEPS:Therapeutic Interaction Model You don’t know what to do when your partner or child has a reaction that seems totally disproportional to the situation. When you try to be rational, the person becomes…
If I had a penny for the amount of times I’ve read “Mom’s need to practice self care,” I would be a millionaire. Wouldn’t it be nice if it were that easy? Don’t get me wrong – the advice is absolutely correct. But so often, the way self-care is discussed or suggested simply seems unattainable….
Within all of us there is an inner child. The experiences you lived as a child shape the way that you approach and operate through your life now. The relationships you had with your parents, siblings and authority figures were all crucial to your sense of well-being. And ultimately all of those things had an…