Distance counseling and coaching, via phone and video, has been around for a while now. While the in person format may seem like the gold standard and what fits the typical image of therapy in most minds, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily better or more effective. Enter,.COVID-19 to test this assumption. The whole world is…
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Let’s face it, most of us have a full blown social media addiction. It is just so entertaining to scroll through Instagram while waiting in line at the grocery store. Meeting a friend for lunch and she’s running late? No problem, catching up on your Facebook feed is an easy way to kill the time.…
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the Serenity Prayer? God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. It has been adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous, but I think the prayer prescribes a practice that would be beneficial to us all,…
Read MoreAs traditional New Years resolutions fall out of fashion, new ideas pop up designed to help us regroup and decide how to progress for the next 365 days. Coming up with a word for the year is a popular approach, but figuring out a word that will carry you through the entire year can seem…
Read MorePerfectionism is one of the worst psychological traps. It is a snake eating its own tail. Being driven to take on all the responsibilities only means there are more opportunities to screw up. This is the predicament that sends the perfectionist’s anxiety sky high! Getting to the root of perfectionism takes time and the following…
Read More‘The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.’ – John Milton, Paradise Lost Ask an unhappy person why they are unhappy and you’re likely to hear all about the people, life events, and circumstances that have contributed to their negative state of mind. Since…
Read MoreSeveral years ago, I asked if it was worth it to use insurance to pay for therapy. I wrote that blog post before the Affordable Care Act was enacted and I’ve been waiting and watching to see how, if at all, mental healthcare benefits would change. From my perspective as a therapist and life coach,…
Read MoreIn my limited exposure to Danielle Laporte’s work, I have come to the conclusion that I envy her entrepreneurial energy and appreciate her new spin on old ideas. Not to sound like an old grump, but it is rare that I come across a speak or author in my field that is actually inspiring.…
Read MoreA client recently introduced me to The Lively Show, a podcast with a variety of interviews that I’ve found quite inspiring and uplifting. I particularly enjoyed an episode with the author of The ONE Thing and am considering ordering the book. I loved the reminder to focus on the few things that are actually within…
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