Posted inDepression Self-Help
What Is Hope?
I have known people broken by many things. But the most serious situation is when I meet someone who has no hope. We talk about how hope is not about…
Posted inHabit & Time Management Self-Help
Sports Analogy: Just Like A Cyclist, Look Where You Want To Go
Do you remember when first learned to ride a bike? I was so worried about tipping over that I was barely looking ahead of me. Do you remember the feeling…
Posted inCovid Depression Relationships Self-Help
Comebacks Part 3: It All Comes With You
Have you gone through a rough period in life and looked back, wondering how you made it? When you’re at that stage you are through the most difficult period. It…
Posted inAnxiety Depression Relationships Self-Help Students
Jealousy and Envy: Invitations To Focus On Your Own Life
Jealousy and envy are raw, primal emotions. They can turn people inside out and make monsters out of mild-mannered people. What’s the difference between jealousy and envy? Jealousy is when…
Book Wisdom: Getting Things Done
I had a wave of clients this past year who came to see me because they were concerned about their procrastination and lack of internal motivation. Most of our jobs…
Posted inCBT in Action Habit & Time Management Students
Why Do You Procrastinate?
Procrastination is an interesting topic to work with in therapy. A client is usually quite self-aware when they seek therapy for procrastination. They have tried many different tools to try…
Posted inParenting Relationships Self-Help
Two Favorite Qualities About Happy People
There are two qualities that clients master as their happiness increases: adaptability and flexibility. Our happiest friends and family have these in abundance. Even though they sound similar, they have…
Posted inNews & Research Parenting Relationships
Book Wisdom: The Price Of Privilege Teaches Practical Parenting
This parenting bible is about "how parental pressure and material advantage are creating a generation of disconnected and unhappy kids." Madeline Levine, a Marin-county based psychologist wrote this bestseller, which…
Posted inRelationships Self-Help Students
The Number One Thing That Will Make Your Relationships Better
Therapists have a variety of approaches to improve relationships, but the best ones center around an important principle: focusing on yourself to enact change. There are two great mistakes people…
Posted inHabit & Time Management Self-Help
The Magic Idea That Makes Resolutions Stick
While it’s a fun idea to begin new habits on the first day of a new year, take some time to think about why you intend to change. The best…