We can never completely rid ourselves of negative emotions. They are a constant in life. And that may sound like bad news. But in reality, learning how to experience emotions when they come is the best way to reduce their negative effects on our lives.
Read MoreThe Change Triangle does not only help in understanding one’s emotional landscape but also promotes emotional health by teaching skills to better manage and respond to feelings.
Read MoreHow we prevent burnout for ourselves and our teams is just as important as the building blocks of a healthy life: diet, sleep, and exercise. Developing and maintaining our mental health and relational health is essential if we want to be healthy and prevent burnout.
Read MoreI recently watched an Instagram Story about the essential skills young people learn through doing hard things. As a therapist who is intentional about understanding brain science developments and how they can help my work with my clients, I could not help but think about why we need to do hard things. Video Link Doing…
Read MoreIn my work with couples and parents, one of the consistent dilemmas they bring up is the struggle with their teens and tweens over internet usage, cell phones, and social media.
Read MoreOthers\’ Narratives: How They Shape Our Identity As human beings, we are storytellers by nature. Our pursuits are a story, narratives and how they affect us, shaped together by experiences, perceptions, and interpretations. But what happens when our pursuits are influenced by the narratives of others? How does their storytelling impact the tale we tell…
Read Morewhat if we shifted our perspective and saw failure not as the end of the road, but as a stepping stone to success?
Read MoreYou might feel fine one moment, but then a sudden sound, a particular image, or even a specific smell can catapult you back to those traumatic moments, bringing intense emotions and reactions that seem to come from nowhere. These experiences are known as trauma triggers.
Read MoreBriggs shares his experience transitioning from military to civilian life after years of service. He discusses the challenges he faced and the need for support services like those provided by The Eden Project.
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