What are YOUR Favorite Mental Health tips?
We are all creatures of habit. We tend to do the same thing over and over. This goes for the things that are good for you and the things that are not so good for you. As a therapist, I know I do the same...
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Five Reasons Having a Dog is Good for Your Mental Health
Dogs have truly become a part of our families. More and more people are throwing birthday parties for their dogs, including them in their family photos and bringing them on vacation. Dogs are man’s best friend and for good reason. They are good for your...
The Rules for Marriage Fight Club
Have you ever seen the movie, Fight Club? It’s one of my favorite movies for many reasons. From a psychological perspective, it is mind blowing. It’s a movie that is pretty much required by every student in an abnormal psychology class to watch. I won’t...
Top Ten Ways to Market Your Private Practice
Last year, I was able to make six figures in private practice and one of the biggest lessons I learned was the importance of marketing and networking. I’ve decided to put down a list of the top ten ways I marketed my practice. If I’ve...
Are You Assertive, Passive or Aggressive? Learning Your Behavior Style.
There are three common behavior styles called assertive, passive and aggressive. We all tend to fall in one of these behaviors. Below is a description of each type of behavior, including characteristics, feelings, other people’s actions and other people’s feelings. Aggressive: Aggressive behavior is characterized...
Top 31 Coping Skills to Try in January
Coping skills are things you can do on a regular basis in order to reduce depression and anxiety. Incorporating coping skills into your everyday routine will show a significant improvement in symptoms. Try one new coping skill every day. You can go straight down this...