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By Dr. Monica Johnson, PsyD You may have heard someone mention IFS therapy, or seen the term come up when you were searching for a therapist. Internal Family Systems therapy
Most conversations about ADHD treatment focus on two things: medication and executive function. How to focus. How to get started on tasks. Or how to manage time. These are real
If you’ve started researching therapy options, you’ve almost certainly encountered both CBT and DBT. Both are evidence-based. Both are widely used. Additionally, both involve skills and homework and both are
You’ve probably heard the term DBT, maybe from a therapist, a friend, or a quick scroll through mental health content online. But knowing the acronym and knowing whether DBT could actually
Somewhere along the way, OCD became a punchline. It got reduced to a quirky personality trait: someone who likes their desk perfectly organized or alphabetizes their spice rack. But obsessive
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, an already common childhood disorder, has seen a rise in online popularity as more and more people are taking to social media to increase
Ever wake up with a long list of things to do that aren’t very hard to do at all? Send a few emails, write down your thoughts, reach out to
We have all had moments where we feel mentality, physically and even sometimes spiritually exhausted. Many times we push ourselves past our limits which can
Have you ever noticed that you may feel more irritable or fatigued on days you don’t get enough sleep? It may seem like everything that
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The multitude of social media platforms, photoshopping apps, and influencer advertisements all reflect a culture that thrives on showcasing your best self. We’ve all been
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The word selfish has always had such a negative connotation. The urbandictionary.com defines selfish as having a total disregard for anyone but yourself and anyone
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It’s a universal truth that humans are social beings – we are hardwired for connection, love and belonging. Decades of research taught us that humans
(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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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The holiday season is upon us and along with all the merriment can come a hefty helping of stress, depression, and anxiety. Whether you are