Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a highly distractible person. My brain moves so, so fast. It’s hard for me to sit down and complete just one task at one time without a million different thoughts racing through my brain. Whether it’s a misguided attempt to multitask, anxiety thoughts racing through my head, or … Read more
The life of military families is hard to understand if you have never been a part of it. There can be constant moving around, changing your job frequently, making new friends, and adapting to an entirely different culture from where you grew up. For a spouse and kids, there is the fear that something will … Read more
Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is characterized by an extreme avoidance of everyday demands and expectations, even when it would be effective to satisfy the demands. This behavior is common in neurodivergent people and can result in significant challenges in daily life. PDA can occur with external demands and internal demands. External demands are tasks or … Read more
I’ve done quite a few intake sessions with individuals coming to our agency, seeking out our skills training group, which is fantastic & we LOVE having anyone come to seek us out for services. One thing I have run into while completing these intakes, is that some people coming in for group, have no individual … Read more
When individuals are struggling with emotional dysregulation, one of the stuck points that lots of people face is an overwhelming feeling that there are too many important topics to address at once. There is often a perception that every mental health topic feels like a “red flag” and that all problems need to be addressed … Read more
When we teach clients about emotion regulation, we usually start with the skills focused on changing our reactions when we have intense emotions. From there we teach how to reduce your vulnerability to emotions. When you’re in situations that would usually prompt intense emotions, they’re not as intense as they could have been before you … Read more
Parenting Strategies: Saying Yes to Positivity & How to Navigate Alternatives to “No” Parenting involves navigating a labyrinth of choices, and one crucial aspect is the language we use with our children. A common phrase that frequently is used is “no.” While it may seem like a simple and effective way to set boundaries, its impact can … Read more
Mindfulness has become a buzzword, but do we really understand why it’s so essential to our daily lives? At its core, mindfulness is about being present in the moment without judgment. It’s the art of focusing on the here and now, whether it’s the sound of leaves rustling in the wind or the feeling and … Read more
The Match- Working Towards a Goal A few weekends ago, my 6-year-old niece had her first MMA competition- we train at the same gym and it has been so cool watching her get involved in a sport I love so much. She gave it her all and came out with 2 bronze medals and 1 … Read more
EMDR- Basics Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a unique type of therapy as it can be a stand-alone modality, but it can also be used in conjunction with a wide range of other psychotherapies. EMDR pulls in many aspects of other major psychotherapies to create a holistic framework for healing. For instance, EMDR … Read more