I am realizing it’s impossible for me to write a SHORT blog. I’m sorry! There’s too much to say. It only looks long because I broke down the interactions. I almost made each attachment style a different blog but I had so many people asking me
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Currently Browsing: therapy
Welp, I’m back! I got avoidant for a minute. Life got busy and I didn’t practice what I preach. I stared at the computer screen, I paced, I yowled “I don’t wanna” and I avoided. See. I get it. But now, I’m back. Those of you who know me kno
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Hello again everyone! Summer is over- and that means more people coming into the clinic. Today's topic will be familiar to those of you doing the work and for those who haven't done the work yet, don't let this scare you!
When people come into m
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Hello again everyone! I’ve had an interesting experience this week that made me think of all of you…. What you don’t know is that your therapist is ALWAYS thinking of ways to make things better, to relate to you, or making ass
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Hello everyone! My apologies for the hiatus. I've had some life changes and something had to give, but I'm back and blog posts will be consistent again!
I wasn't sure what to write and I never write when I'm like that because if I'm not interested i
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Hello everyone! Today I want to talk about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and why it isn’t “all in your head.” There is SO MUCH STIGMA when it comes to my favorite population- soldiers and first responders- regarding getting help for this issue
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Rest Stop-a new perspective on addiction
Hi everyone and welcome back! Remember that reciprocal blog project? It's my turn! I'm really excited to guest blog for Chris Shea over at life's journey counseling. This time about the trauma under addiction
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*Disclaimer: First and foremost, let me make VERY CLEAR that I am not a lawyer, nor do I have a comprehensive, clear, and all knowing knowledge of the laws in the United States regarding this issue. I am not giving legal advice. This is opinion and
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With a few notable exceptions- genetic schizophrenia, major personality disorders, and the like- I can narrow down the reason anyone comes to therapy to ONE reason:
AVOIDANCE
The root of most of the psychological stress that people carry around
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