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I have overheard the conversation of whether or not addiction is truly a disease or if it is a choice honestly too many times to count. The idea is that you have physical control over your ability to pick up a habit that can lead to addiction so therefore, it was the person's choice and the decisions that those people make following their addiction are a direct result of the initial choice that they made to engage in whatever habit they picked up. It sounds super simple.
Read MoreOctober’s highlighted position of the month is the Rock Bottom. With COVID variants continuing to spread, please keep healthy sex practices in mind - please remain cognizant to wash your hands (and use the restroom) before and after a sexual experience!
Read MoreI was listening to a podcast the other day and the question that was presented was how are we supposed to go about showing empathy for those with who we know that we do not agree? The context in which this question was presented was not specific but it got me thinking of all the situations that this dynamic presents itself.
Read MoreI was listening to a podcast the other day and the question that was presented was how are we supposed to go about showing empathy for those with who we know that we do not agree? The context in which this question was presented was not specific but it got me thinking of all the situations that this dynamic presents itself.
Read MoreI can’t tell you how many times a client tells me, “I think I was depressed?” You might think it is obvious when you are depressed, but often you don’t realize it until you come out of depression’s fog. Further, most people think that depression looks like staying in bed all day, not seeing friends, or not laughing or having fun anymore. While those can be indicators, my experience is many people are experiencing high functioning depression. Many people with high functioning depression can hide and mask their symptoms. They go to work, achieve success, have friends, and from the outside look like they have everything together. Rates of depression are rising during the pandemic.
Read MoreTalking about sex still tends to be a taboo topic and we aren’t sure who to go to when we’re experiencing painful sex, delayed or early ejaculation, or which sex toys to use alone or with a partner. We get embarrassed, shy, and even shameful just thinking about our wants and desires for the bedroom.
Read MoreI can think of many situations where I thought to myself, “I wish this person could just read my mind.” That way, I am able to escape the responsibility of having to tell them myself because that feeling is not always the most desirable. How is this person going to respond to my request?
Read MoreThere is so much interesting and thought-provoking content about mental health out there these days, it’s hard to even know where to start! Movies, magazines, TV shows, and even songs on Top40 radio have been taking on the topic of mental health, exploring it from dozens of fresh and new perspectives. My personal favorite way to look at the subject through a new lens is via podcasts! Honestly, if I am doing anything in which I do not have to immediately interact with another person, odds are pretty good that I have a podcast on in the background. This became especially true during the pandemic when bouts of loneliness and isolation would creep in, and it was so comforting to hear the familiar voices of my favorite podcast hosts wafting through my home.
Read MoreWelcome to the final part of this blog series! If you are just arriving and have not already identified your Enneagram type, I strongly recommend going back and also reading about Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, Type 4, Type 5, Type 6, Type 7 and Type 8. To recap, I am explaining all 9 Enneagram types and sharing personality specific self-care recommendations for each type. Many of these self-care ideas have been pulled from Christina S. Wilcox’s book, Take Care of Your Type. If these blogs resonate with you, you will LOVE her work. Understanding the different personality types will arm you with the knowledge to better replenish your unique emotional needs. It will also help you nurture and show empathy towards your partner’s needs.
Read MoreSeptember’s highlighted position of the month is the Voluptuous V-Sit. With COVID variants continuing to pick up speed, please keep healthy sex practices in mind - please remain cognizant to wash your hands (and use the restroom) before and after a sexual experience! Another comfortable and sensual way to start a sexual experience is to take a shower together. A sexual experience will release oxytocin and other beneficial endorphins, which will help to increase the emotional bond between you and your partner(s), plus it’ll also release stress and tension.
Read MoreChest pain, irritability, adrenaline, insomnia, and worry. These pretty much capture my symptoms of both stress and anxiety. We often use these interchangeably because they feel so similar in our bodies, but there are actually lots of differences and while some things can help with both, there are some coping tools that are specific to each of these.
Read MoreSome adults may know of the five love languages in relation to their partner: acts of service, quality time, physical touch, words of affirmation, and receiving gifts. It’s helpful to understand how one expresses love to another. Did you know that love languages are also helpful in parenting? In my work with parents, I often have parents identify what their child’s love language is, so their child’s need for love is met. When a child feels love, then they feel healthy and emotionally stable.
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