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…
Subutex is a pharmaceutical name for a drug essentially known as Buprenorphine. This medication is one part of a holistic treatment program for addiction and is majorly focused on addressing opioid addiction. Opioids like fentanyl and heroin can have severe consequences on a person’s life. They are not only highly addictive but also pose life-threatening…
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” – Oscar Wilde Falling in love is utterly fantastical and possibly one of the most beautiful and chaotic experiences one can have all at once. It is quite the exhilarating rush someone can receive when diving into unfamiliar water. It is a little like getting…
Self-Care for Parents–You are So Worth It! It is February and many of us have a list of goals for the new year. Many times, these are a to-do list of things to do or places to visit. However, many of us forget to add an important ingredient to our list that will carry us…
The World Health Organization characterizes stress as “any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain.” Everyone experiences stress from various aspects of their lives, but the mechanisms through which this stress is experienced and transformed into the unique biological, psychological, and social reactions that we each experience. Stress Reactions in the Body…
How leaning all the way into reality can lead you away from pain and toward a greater sense of peace. Let’s be real: sometimes, life just sucks. The dog chewed through your new pillow, your kids aren’t listening—again, for the 100th time—and your boss is being an unreasonable jerk about that project deadline. Not to…