Tips We’ve Learned in Therapy
Rather than judging yourself for it, try to mindfully take stock of what’s working vs. what’s not, and adjust accordingly. Keep in mind that we don’t always get things right the first time, especially when we’re implementing a major change! 1. Self-awareness is different from scrutiny You might notice, for example, that a new routine […]
Identifying Personal Strengths
Achieving success in life can be a real challenge. There is no straight path to success, and everyone experiences varying degrees of both achievement and failure during their lifetime. However, you can minimize the risk of failure and increase the likelihood of success by identifying and leveraging your personal strengths. Strengths Exploration People who know their […]
Donʼt Worry, Be Happy!
Perhaps we, as either friends, family members, or clinicians have also said these words to someone. We just wanted to cheer them up, to give them hope that everything is going to be fine. Or, just because we didnʼt know what else to say. These words are also repeated in the famous song by Bobby […]
What Is Smiling Depression?
While you will not find smiling depression in the DSM, it is still a branch of clinical depression that many find themselves battling. “Smiling depression” refers to someone struggling with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who masks their symptoms. It is often referred to with the phrase “hiding behind a smile.” An individual might be dealing […]
Considering Group Therapy?
Can group therapy be unpredictable, with all those different personalities in one room? Yes, of course. Will you ever have to disclose something that you don’t want to? No, absolutely not. Group members may exert pressure from time to time, but only you know what is best for you, and you must work at your own pace. […]
The Power of Habits
When we hear the word habit, we may imagine something bad or negative that is a problem in our daily lives. Actually, though, the term “habit” is neutral, the act of forming habits in the brain is a natural process. and we can harness the power of habits to help us create the lives we […]