Maybe you have experienced this before: you know the kind of work you tend to complete at the level that is standard for you, but for some reason you just aren’t making it to that point so easily, if at all. You want to be able to spend time with others outside of work, but…
This was originally published as a blog post on 2/20/2023 at NewCanvasMentalHealth.com Written By Melissa Stricklin, MA, LPCC Content advisory: This blog post does not contain any details about trauma. This blog post does contain some details of my PTSD symptoms and their impact on my life. This blog post does contain descriptions of me…
What is codependency? Codependency is a state where one partner relies excessively on the other for their physical, emotional, and mental comfort. The dependency becomes so severe that the co-dependent partner feels ignored when the other person seeks some time for themselves. There is often no acknowledgment of boundaries in the relationship, and this is…
“Never go to bed angry”It may come as a surprise that I’m not on board with this one because it’s so widely accepted and adopted as the rule-of-thumb for dealing with your partner mid-fight. Why it’s bad advice:You’re not at your problem-solving best when you’re tired and nighttime darkness just adds to the overall feeling…
There is a universal developmental phase in the life span of a person called Separation and Individuation. It can start as early as age 10 and can continue into the mid-20s. It’s a difficult time for children and parents because it is a very necessary point in a child’s life when they organically begin to try…
I begin every client’s first session with creating a safety plan – a list of coping skills you can utilize between sessions. I will tailor this to your needs, but here is a general idea: COPING PLAN Notice triggers. If you are unsure of triggers, it may be helpful to use a mood-monitoring app such…
Finding a good coach can be really hard. No two people coach the same and despite the fact that everyone that gets into this work truly wants to help people, there is a lot of variability in quality. The industry is unregulated which means anyone can call themselves a coach without a certification or any…
Wouldn’t it be cool if we all had a job we liked? I guess it depends on who you ask but I imagine that for most people, we’d like to do something we’re good at, that pays us fairly for an honest day’s work, and that allows us to contribute something to the world with…
Remember 2020? I know, it was a while ago but for those who forgot, it was a dumpster fire. The year started with Australia on fire, Kobe died in a helicopter crash, Covid started and kept going. Protests broke out all over the US and it felt like we were on the brink of Civil…
The classic signs of ADHD (inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity) don’t tell the whole story. Three of ADHD’s most powerful characteristics are less understood: hyperfocus, emotional hyperarousal, and rejection sensitivity. Let’s dive right in and learn the different faces of ADHD. There are specific criteria psychologists must consider before making an official diagnosis. They are laid…