It is that time of year again! The gym is filled with those hopeful to lose weight, eat healthier and increase exercise. Many resolutions are made in January to improve your life but unfortunately the average life span of a new years resolution is six weeks. Making lifestyle changes is tough as it requires moving …
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We have all been guilty of making fitness goals we can’t keep. As time wears on, and the weeks turn into months, our dedication starts to decline. This year, make a plan to help yourself stick to your goals all year long. Here are four tips to being able to do just that. Be realistic …
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As a therapist, I often work with people who struggle to manage their anxiety on a day-to-day basis. They’re often hard-working people juggling the competing demands of work, school, and relationships. They are often perfectionists and keep themselves so busy that they often forget to care their mental health. They worry about letting people down—their …
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It’s looking like it could be a bit of a challenging fall and winter. However, there’s a lot you can do to make sure you manage to look and feel your best despite the stress. Finding ways to feel good about yourself can go a long way toward helping make a difficult time that much …
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I am often asked by clients who have a look of frustration in their eyes, “how much longer is therapy going to take?” It is very common for clients to be frustrated with the therapy process when they seek help for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it feels like an uphill battle. Many see improvements for …
Image source: pexels.com Doing your chores can be difficult, especially when you’re already living with a significant other. There are so many things to accomplish at home and it can be hard to find time for everything. When you’re in a relationship, it’s important to make sure that both of you have equal responsibilities and …
When I started as a Therapist I only used traditional talk therapy. Its foundation is in building a therapeutic relationship, creating a safe space, problem solving techniques and using a cognitive approach. This involves identifying irrational or unhelpful beliefs, challenging and disputing those thoughts or beliefs and creating new more helpful thoughts. This approach to …
The world can feel chaotic and unsettled this year. One of the most common issues I’m seeing in my practice and among friends/family is difficulty with getting/or staying asleep. Sleep can be a struggle for so many. Often people find that’s the first chance they get to unwind and find their mind full of racing …
Contacting a Therapist the first time is intimidating! I know the first time I reached out when I first moved to this area and was experiencing a lot of anxiety, it was so hard to take the first step to contact someone for help. The first time you call you feel uncertain and you don’t …
