Anxiety Tool Kit – Body, Mind, Spirit: Part II: Mind

Remember that scenario from Part I of the Anxiety Tool Kit series last month? It’s the end of a busy day and you crawl into bed, ready for some serious ZZZ’s, but you can’t fall asleep because your mind gets flooded with a million little worries, and some big ones, too?

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Bearing Witness and Healing: My Peace Pilgrimage

Last summer while living in Switzerland I embarked on a Peace Pilgrimage. I was inspired by the work of Dr. Roy Tamashiro, and the concept of collective healing through bearing witness to suffering.

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Healthy Boundary Setting During the Holidays

Countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun- which means potential holiday stress on the rise.  During the holiday time I find myself hoping I will finally set aside time for myself and decompress, however if I am being honest… I rarely do. 

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Therapy is Not Just For Women

Recently a couple of my male clients have expressed how difficult it was to start counseling – and that it was something encouraged by their girlfriend, wife, or female friends. So, I decided to do some research:

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39 Journal Prompts to Practice Gratitude, Mindfulness, and Positive Thinking this Holiday Season

It happens every year.  One day I am holding on to the very last piece of summer and the next I am tripping over the unavoidable holiday decorations in Target wondering if I am already late on buying Christmas presents. 

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The 5 Love Languages and the Holidays

Y’all, Where. Has. This. Year. Gone?  With only 5 weeks (I repeat – 5 WEEKS) left in this year and so many different holidays QUICKLY approaching, gifting ideas seem like a highly pertinent topic to discuss.  This experience can cause so much stress and anxiety for people.  Did I spend enough?  Is the present meaningful enough?  I don’t even know where to begin, so why start at all? 

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Understanding Attachments

You may have heard of attachment theory before and if you’ve ever had a general psychology class, you may be aware of the infamous Bowlby and Ainsworth experiments. For those of us that are newer to the theory, no worries. This blog will give a basic understanding of attachment styles and how they impact our relationships.

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Turning Towards Each Other Instead of Away

Can you think back to the last time that you or your partner said something to one another in passing?  Did you or your partner respond?  Even the slightest um-hm can help to build emotional connection and trust!

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November Position of the Month: Hot Squat- From Our Certified Sex Therapist

November’s highlighted position of the month is the Hot Squat.  A sexual experience is a wonderful time to emotionally connect with one another, but it can also be an excellent time to do something physical and exercise together!  A

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Anxiety Tool Kit: Body, Mind, Spirit: Part I: Body

Picture this. You crawl into bed at the end of a long day, exhausted and looking forward to a good night’s sleep. You close your eyes, lay your head on the pillow, and …

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Why Addiction is Not a Disease

There is not a person alive that addiction does not touch. You, a friend, a colleague or a family member may be struggling with alcohol and drug use, or a compulsive coping mechanism. Because ultimately, that is what addiction is: a compulsive coping mechanism or pattern of behavior linked to emotional and psychological distress.

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Parenting Styles

Recently, a lot of parents have shared with me that they feel they should be a “do as I say, because I said so” parent, also known as an authoritarian parent. This is what parents often turn to because they were raised like this, and it might feel like it is the only way to maintain authority.

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