I’ve got 99 problems, and I’m about to solve 1!
( Four Dialectical behavior therapy options to respond to a problem) Problems always seem to find us no matter where we are and what we do. We can be having a great day, and boom, we get a flat tire, or we get in an argument with a friend, or much worse, we get caught […]
How trauma-informed care is spreading beyond therapy offices
Trauma is an event or series of events experienced by an individual or group that has lasting effects on a person’s well-being. The primary goal of the trauma-informed approach is to avoid re-traumatizing a person. While there have been great strides in social research and trauma research in the past few decades, only in recent […]
Boundaries? What are those?
I am sure you can remember a time as a child when your parents asked you to hug a relative or talk on the phone to an aunt or uncle when you didn’t want to. Do you remember that? Think back to how that made you feel, and do you find yourself in similar situations […]
Coping with War Anxiety
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has left many people across the globe feeling on edge and unsettled. Thoughts of a nuclear war, concerns of a new COVID variant, worries about inflation on top of daily life stressors is more uncertainty than many of us feel equipped to handle. While the fear felt by Ukrainians who […]
Using the Diver’s Reflex to Regulate Emotional Intensity
Ever had a moment where you feel like your brain is in “crisis mode”. The moment when you are trying to figure out how to calm yourself down, but none of your normal coping mechanisms are working. In fact, you may not be able to think logically at all. What do you do then? According […]
Coping with ADHD while working from home
The COVID-19 pandemic required many professionals to trade their offices and conference rooms for standing desks and Zoom calls. While some appreciated not having to embark on their morning commute, transitioning to remote work was a major adjustment – and for many, it still is. The routine of waking up, getting dressed, commuting, and working […]
PTSD in women—does a menstrual cycle affect symptoms?
PTSD in women—does a menstrual cycle affect symptoms? Trauma can show up and effect everyone in so many ways, some people can develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex-PSTSD after experiencing traumatic moments throughout their lives. Historically the diagnosis of PTSD has been strictly researched and treated in men particularly soldiers returning home from war. […]
Behavioral Activation for Depression
Oftentimes patients come to me depressed, looking for the “magic cure”. Although unfortunately there is no such thing, people are often surprised to learn the therapeutic interventions that prove most effective are significantly less complicated than one might think. Behavioral Activation (BA) is a brief psychotherapeutic approach that is used in the treatment of depression. […]
Let’s Get Physical!
We all know that exercise is great for your physique, heart health and longevity. Did you also know that staying fit has proven benefits to your mental health? Multiple studies have shown that regularly getting your heart rate up effectively reduces depression and anxiety, and can alleviate symptoms of ADHD. Periodic exercise also relieves stress, […]
Making Friends as an Adult
When you’re young, making friends is easy. Whether you make connections at school or during extra-curricular activities you were probably involved in a myriad of social activities that you either don’t have time for or have grown out of. Finding the time to socialize is hard enough without having to battle the temptation to stay […]
