THE POWER OF AVOIDANCE
We spend our lives avoiding uncomfortable things. Avoidance is powerful. Here is what you need to know about it: Avoidance makes everything worse! I learned this the hard way. I was driving home on a… THE POWER OF AVOIDANCE
Creating Everyday ‘Insta’ Moments with Nature
The old pond A frog leaps in. Sound of the water. – Basho, (1644-1694) In therapy, one of the things counselors like to share with clients is the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness is something… Creating Everyday ‘Insta’ Moments with Nature
CBT and The Cognitive Triangle
Cognitive behavior therapy is a widely utilized and popular form of therapy based on the cognitive model of psychopathology. CBT states that our emotions, body responses, and behaviors are influenced by our perception of events… CBT and The Cognitive Triangle
Therapy Goals
We have all experienced moments in which we felt we were at a loss for handling a situation or a feeling. It is during these times we seek outside assistance, be it from friends, loved… Therapy Goals
Protecting Your Peace
Peace is often thought to look like a straw hammock on a sunny beach or a crackling indoor fireplace on a cold day. And as comforting as these moments are, what they represent is something… Protecting Your Peace
Walk + Talk Therapy by the Bay
Walk + talk therapy by the bay is one of my favorite approaches to mental health therapy. As a trauma-informed therapist, I utilize many different therapeutic techniques to best accommodate each client’s needs. I know… Walk + Talk Therapy by the Bay
Follow the Pattern
As a therapist or even someone on the receiving end of therapy, looking for and following patterns is a concrete way of making sense of ourselves. How we handled or reacted to situations in… Follow the Pattern
Guide Your Child Through Life
Figuring out the best way to guide your child through life can be scary. There is no perfect manual that tells parents what to do when your child throws a temper tantrum at the grocery… Guide Your Child Through Life
The Backwards Law
The concept of the “Backwards Law” comes from East-Asian Taoist and Zen Buddhist philosophies. The term comes from the works of Alan Watts, a prominent teacher of eastern philosophies in the west. The idea… The Backwards Law
SETTING NUTRITIONAL NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS THE HEALTHY WAY
It’s that time of year when most of us think about setting our New Year’s resolutions. If you’re like a lot of people, you may have a goal of “losing weight” or “getting healthier.” These… SETTING NUTRITIONAL NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS THE HEALTHY WAY