Interventions and exercises used in therapy and counseling of anxiety, depression, trauma as well as sports mental health areas are mindfulness, relaxation and guided imagery. These interventions help a person to calm the restless mind, offer moments of relief from whatever is going on and allow a targeted focus of attention. The following 2 links provide websites which offer various free auditory and visual tools to help you sleep better, decrease your anxiety levels, help you ground yourself or just give you a break from a stressful day. Try it out and feel free to leave some feedback to let me know if this was helpful.
The wonder drugs to treat mental and physical illness! →
There are two magical remedies for mental as well as physical health problems. The problem with these remedies is they are not in pill form so patients and clients are not as motivated to try them because they include work and behavioral changes. So, whoever is able to turn these two antidotes into pills will be a very wealthy person since every doctor is going to prescribe them. The remedies I am talking about are EXERCISE and HUMOR. To start the weekend off with some laughter I decided to have Will Ferrell take the lead in this video clip.
PTSD and its generational effects. →
Did you know that trauma can be transmitted over generations? This article in psychology today explains some of the reasons. EMDR therapy and other mental health treatments can help to stop this generational transmission process. Call today for more information.
Humor to fight off mental illness! →
A short and funny video clip to start the weekend with laughter!!
Read morePracticing Self-Compassion When Struggling with Anxiety →
"Tonglen" a breathing technique to reduce anxiety and increase self-compassion.
Read moreWant to know if you have a mental disorder? →
Take this test and find out. Share it and leave feedback.
(Please keep in mind the online test evaluates your subjective answers and shows tendencies. For an accurate diagnosis an in person evaluation is required.)
Parenting and Sports: The worst kid on the team →
Challenges of parenting in sports and what to consider when the own child is the worst kid on the team.
Read more4 Ways to Support Someone with Depression →
4 ways to support one with depression
When dealing with depression, one of the most important aspects to getting through it, is having a supportive partner or friends. While most people do not know what to do, here are some suggestions.
Read moreWhat is the cure for exceptional suffering? →
This article discusses how understanding grief and loss as a universal experience, which is inevitable, and therefore, can lead to acceptance and some type of inner peace. The author incorporates a symbolic story to show how emotional suffering is part of the human existence. Accepting of this existence and possible finding meaning in life may allow a person to move on after a tragic loss.
Read moreWhat is addiction? →
A video explaining Gabor Mate's view on Addiction.
Read moreOver involved parents in sports →
Over involved parents like P. Diddy in sports plus the consequences.
Read moreDon't regret knowing the people that come into your life!
Good people give you happiness, bad ones give you experience,
the worst ones give you lessons and the best ones give you memories! - unknown
The power of thinking →
The difference between a glass being half full or half empty seems to be a happy and fulfilled life.
Read moreDo I need therapy? quiz →
Are you unsure if therapy is beneficial or right for you? Take this quick quiz, by John M. Grohol, Psy.D., which can help you to determine if seeing a therapist might be helpful for you.
Tips to help your marriage or couples therapy be fruitful. →
Have you ever met with a marriage and family counselor? Were you satisfied with the outcome of therapy? This article written by an expert in the field gives simple tips on what to expect and do when seeking marriage and couples counseling. There is no quick and easy cure for whatever has caused you to seek help. It takes commitment and an honest look at oneself to strengthen the bond again and reach a more fulfilling relationship.