Taking appropriate responsibility for thoughts, feelings, and actions is key to enjoying a life where you are the one giving it purpose. It’s also important to be aware of the interdependence between all living beings. So, no one makes you feel, think, or do anything. They do have influence though. Depending on the type of […]
I is for Ice cream!!! (Just Kidding “I” Statements) Read More »
What has you wanting to be healthy? What motivates you to do the difficult things life requires? If you and I were talking you would tell me of a dream, desire, goal or number of things. In a nutshell you wish to be happy and health makes it easier to obtain or keep in touch
H is for Happiness Read More »
My esteemed reader thank you for gifting me with your time. Please feel free to leave a comment or contact me any time. Grief is an emotion experienced as a result of loss or even the fear of an upcoming loss. Grief can be felt over the loss of absolutely anything. The pioneer of grief
A while ago I had found myself being very irritable and short tempered. After some quiet time and self reflecting I realized I was ill-tempered due to resentments against others and myself. When I decided to let go of these resentments I learned about various thoughts surrounding forgiveness. In many circles forgiveness involves letting go
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In graduate school I had to take a class on counseling theory. As part of the class we had to choose a theory that would carry us the rest of our class work as well as through our time in the counseling center. I wanted a fashionable theory that was popular. At the time Dr.
E is for Existential Therapy Read More »
Part of mental wellness is realizing that despite your best efforts or the efforts for those you love mental illness will occur. Disease and order are not signs of wrongdoings or punishments. They cannot be avoided and deserve compassionate and intelligent discussion in order to fully discuss mental wellness. First thing first, mental disorders are
D is for Disease/Disorder Read More »
Psychology is the study of human behavior. Like any study it has a large variety of theories regarding what is important to know and focus on. Depending on the therapist will depend on what therapy will be like. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist who seeks to help clients focus on the solving on their
C is for Cognitive Behavior Therapy Read More »
Balance does not mean that the things you are balancing are represented equally. It means that the things are represented appropriately for the situation. This is true whether we are talking about our checkbooks or the concept of wise mind. Wise mind as I am talking about it here refers to the concept as
B is for Balance (Wise Mind) Read More »
Making the shift from mental ealth to mental wellnes is a change the World Health Organization is undertaking in many developing countries. Closer to home mental health professionals are working to make changes in the United States as well. My contribution to the effort isto help those I work with evaluate where they are, where
A is for Awareness, Acceptance and Action aka Change Read More »
First things first, health is not about the absence of disease alone but about the presence of wellness. As a mental health professional I often see clients who are experiencing severe symptoms of a mental illness. Being able to witness their journey into health is amazing and humbling to me. It is a reminder of
Do You Know Your ABC’s… of Mental Wellness Read More »
