Radical Acceptance! What Is It And How To Practice It
Having lived through a pandemic, we all learned a thing or two about radical acceptance without even knowing it. It took many of us weeks to months to accept the…
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Does Therapy Even Work During Overwhelming Times?
Our counseling practice is not new to personal suffering caused by World Problems. I have counseled clients who are victims of hate crimes and those who were disturbed following elections, those…
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Special Post #2: Shelter In A Circus and Beware Silver Linings
I hope you’ve been taking care of the most Essential Business: staying sane and healthy. (I cannot wait to expand the meaning of "Essential Business" and hope somebody funny patents…
Mind Your Worries With These Strategies
Have you ever felt that your worries were out of control, or at least out of proportion to their importance? Many of us go through stressful times with a lot…
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Good Therapy Should Include Teaching These Two Skills
Here are two topics that come up over time with nearly everyone in my office. I use them to evaluate a person's well-being and assess where to begin. Ready to…
10 things I learned in 10 Years
10 years ago this month, I opened up my private practice in a beautiful old Mediterranean house-turned-office building in Berkeley. Instead of throwing a party for my 10 year old office plant,…
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Figuring Out Depression
In order to recover from depression, it's crucial to understand how it got roots in your life. Read more here to figure out if your depression is more predominantly internal or external,…
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Don’t Believe In Your Bubble
Some of us believe that when things are peaceful for awhile, there are inevitable bumps in the road about to come. The good fortune of starting a new relationship or…
Get Out Of Your Own Way
Do you ever wish someone could come up some personal "life hacks" that work specifically with your strengths and weaknesses? You can! Read this post to help figure out where you can…
Posted inCBT in Action Relationships Self-Help
Don’t Be So Sure: How ‘Certainty Bias’ Affects Relationships and Decisions
It's a good feeling to feel sure of ourselves. Being decisive and feeling confident are important parts of being successful and moving efficiently through life. Watch out for certainty bias, though --…