Lose Your Mind, Find Your Body I regularly put drums into the hands of adults that would not consider themselves to be musical. But well before I begin teaching “non-musicians” how to make improvised, cohesive group music [...]
By: Christina Allen The truth is- no one likes to open their emotional self to a robot….Or a brick wall for that matter. We, as therapists, are SO much more than a... "uh, huh..and how does that [...]
By: Taylor White Authenticity is a theme that every person who has existed, or will exist, has struggled with in their lives. It is a fickle thing and sometimes feels prone to shifting and changing. What is [...]
In recent years, the pandemic has placed a precedence on family time, mental health, and rethinking how we care for ourselves. With an increased awareness of factors impacting mental health, most people notice they are also affected [...]
“Love me when I least deserve it, because that’s when I really need it.” - Swedish Proverb I absolutely love that quote. Out of all the wise quotes I have seen, this is right up there with [...]
Just to do a quick recap, We’ve discussed this DBT concept of the Wise Mind as a decision-making process that helps you to make a decision that best aligns with your values. We briefly went over the [...]
So many of my sessions begin by catching up on what has happened in the last week or two for my clients. During this time, they discuss the events of those previous weeks. Also, the emotions and [...]
What is Mom Guilt? From the moment I realized I was pregnant; I knew my life had changed. If someone had explained to me how deeply he would change my world, I could not have fully understood [...]
We talk to ourselves all day long. This is our internal monologue. We debate with ourselves about eating another eggroll, or drinking another cup of coffee, or how to respond to an email. Regardless of the topic, [...]
The Wise Mind So previously we’ve talked about the concept of the Wise Mind, which is a way of making decisions using the whole story. It helps us to guide our thought processes with what is, ideally, [...]
