In my years of working as a therapist, I have found the topic of combining medication and therapy to be polarizing. People tend to be divided into two camps. There are those who resort to medication to address the symptom(s) but do not believe that therapy would be helpful, and there are those who work… Continue reading Why It is Important to be in Therapy While Taking Medication
We enter into relationships to feel connected to and accepted by others, and to belong. That is the intention for most people and the “ideal” situation. In the reality of the day-to-day grind of our lives, however, we are often interrupted (and interrupt ourselves) in staying connected to our loved ones. A lot can get… Continue reading Three Ways We Disconnect
In our culture, motivation is considered a major factor for positive change. In fact, people place such a high value on “having” motivation as a precursor for change, that “not having” or “lacking” motivation is seen as an obstacle to taking action toward living a more fulfilling life. As I’m writing this blog post, Google… Continue reading What is Motivation and How it Works
The Difference Between Insight and Awareness [Transcript] We need both insight and awareness for our emotional and relational well-being. It is important to understand how awareness is different from insight. Let’s start with insight. Insight Insight is an understanding and explanation of our current behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns based on our past experiences. Insight is… Continue reading The Difference Between Insight and Awareness [Video]
What is Trauma? [Transcript] What is trauma? Trauma is both a psychological and physiological experience. It occurs as a result of a severely distressing event, or a series of such events, that exceed a person’s normal capacity to cope. Trauma comes with a shock to a person’s nervous system, a sense of overwhelming, loss of… Continue reading What is Trauma? [Video]
Understanding how to use feelings as a guide may be the key to unlocking a more fulfilling life. It sounds like a simple task: to notice what you are feeling, use that information to identify your needs, and take an action toward getting your needs met. We drink when we feel thirsty; it is instinctual.… Continue reading Trust Your Instincts: Using Feelings as a Guide
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