Family holidays are in full-swing, and for many of us that brings positive connotations — memories of warm family gatherings, time spent catching up with relatives around food games, etc. For others of us, this time of year might be a reminder of the dysfunction of years gone by — high conflict, severed relationships, and …
I was talking to my Mom several years ago, and we were reflecting on how children learn things. For example, she said that she knows she learned about geography in school and she can recall certain things about it but she doesn’t really remember specifically learning those things. Reading might be a little different in …
“Depression” as a broad topic is somewhat familiar in our culture for a variety of reasons. We know the telltale signs: feeling “sad/empty/hopeless” most of the day nearly every day, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, difficulty thinking or concentrating, fatigue, changes in sleep, and so on. What can sometimes catch people off guard …
What is Mindfulness? The New Oxford American Dictionary defines “Mindfulness” as “A mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.” Mindfulness carries a range of benefits including reduced anxiety, improved memory and focus, ability to …
According to research, intrusive thoughts affect up to six million Americans. Intrusive thoughts can be violent or sexual in nature, often leaving you feeling embarrassed or helpless in managing them. Knowing when to seek help for intrusive thoughts can be essential for your mental well-being. Here are some signs that indicate it might be time …
Dealing with intrusive thoughts can be challenging and leave you feeling confused and exhausted. Especially if you’re trying to manage them on your own, and not talk about them. A favorite house plant (it does equally as well as an outdoor plant!) is the Zebrina Pendula. It’s a plant that does best when you break …
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Defining Intrusive Thoughts Ask any therapist why they decided to enter the field. You will probably hear something along the lines of wanting to understand behavior or emotions or being interested in the intricacies of the human mind. Sometimes our minds can feel like a rollercoaster of thoughts, emotions, and, occasionally, those thoughts can be …
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If you ever have done any research with grief at all, you have probably seen the Kubler-Ross model of the stages of grief. This model has been widely held as the gold standard for how humans process grief. The initially proposed and popularized phases were: Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance While there are benefits …
There are many things that can cause us to resist grief and these things can impact both your inner self and your relationships with others. No one wants to or looks forward to sitting in grief but it is a necessary part of your healing journey. Reasons for Resisting Grief When we first hear …
Grief is something we will all face at some point in our lives, and most likely multiple points in our lives. These moments of grief make up the darkest moments of our lifetimes. When people think of grief, we often associate it with the death of a loved one. While these are often the most …