Shame Is Not Who You Are Shame is not who you actually are. It’s a feeling that lingers when we judge ourselves through others’ eyes. Even without an overwhelming event, shame can arise when we measure ourselves against social expectations. Shame doesn’t come from what happened alone; it forms from the meaning [...]
Overcoming limiting beliefs is a powerful step towards personal growth and achieving your goals. “Limiting beliefs” are negative thoughts that repeat in our minds and have control over our thoughts and actions. These negative beliefs may be learned from others (like a parent, relative or spouse who repeated them over and over) or they [...]
What causes health anxiety and how can you find relief? You may be experiencing health anxiety if you worry a lot about having a serious medical condition – even if you have little or no symptoms at the moment – or if you had a traumatic health care experience in the past that keeps [...]
When a person comes to therapy for a history of sexual abuse, often they have suffered in silence for years. It is common to want to put all those events behind you and move on. However, being stuck in a cycle of dysfunction from sexual trauma is common. Rapid Resolution Therapy strives to reach you on a deeper level where transformation is possible.
Grief is a state of Suffering Grief can be exhausting. Losing a loved one, or a job or vocation, or divorce, or experiencing any other serious loss, can cause the suffering of Grief. Losing a loved one or a close relationship can leave an empty space in our life. Many believe that Grief should [...]
Time to Take Care of You Every new season comes with a promise and burdens, too. Summer is no different. For many, Summertime brings hope for rest and recuperation. Vacation travel or days on the beach. Normal routines are relaxed during the Summer and may give way to more time for you. Summertime may [...]
Rapid Resolution Therapy Offers a Pathway to Healing Lady Bird Johnson was famous for her many contributions to society, including her hard work to beautify our external environment in parks and along the roadways. We can aim to remove “clutter” from our internal environment: useless thoughts and beliefs that get us stuck in places we [...]
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak unfolds, feelings of stress and anxiety get worse, especially for those who have a history of depression or traumatic stress (PTSD). Uncertainty is one of the hardest things to manage. 7 Keys to Manage Stress and Reduce Anxiety Make a plan every day. If you are working from home or [...]
Coping strategies for the holidays Negative emotions can creep in during the holidays, especially if you feel out of touch with family and friends. "The holidays can be the worst time of the year,” says Ken Duckworth, MD, medical director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. What causes holiday blues? Sadness is a personal [...]
In this season of Thanksgiving, it is valuable to pause, and to embrace our loved ones. Warm wishes for you and your family this Thanksgiving season #happythanksgiving
