Before we go any further here, stop for a moment and take a deep breath and think back over the past few hours. Have you been distracted at any point? How many times? Did you even realize at the time that you were being distracted? In the spirit of total transparency, I’ll admit to typing […]
Since this is a question I’m asked on a regular basis by clients, potential clients, and other helping professionals– I thought it might be useful to make a list of creative ways to deal with chronic and/or everyday stress. We could all use some new ideas for dealing with it! Here is my video on […]
I’ve written and made videos about this topic, but it bears repeating again. There is a stigma surrounding mental health. It’s perfectly acceptable to make an appointment to see your doctor and receive treatment for physical ailments. We don’t think twice about mentioning that to our family and friends in casual conversation. “Oh, I saw […]
As long as we’re all sharing time here on Earth, we will experience disappointment. From being turned down for a sought-after job or date, to favorite teams losing the last game of the season, to the coffee shop being unable to make our regular drink, to having a highly anticipated event cancelled at the last […]
Here’s a story that was shared with me recently, and I wanted to share it with all of you since it pertains to therapy! Farmer Joe had a wide rock buried in the middle of one of his fields. He tried to plow and plant around it, but over the years it broke more than […]
Do you ever feel trapped into doing things? Stuck fulfilling the same obligations all the time? Prisoner to the never-changing dynamics of work, family, or romantic relationships? Confined by the expectations others place on you? Maybe it’s your own critical inner dialogue that’s keeping you from moving forward and making progress. We all feel that […]
There are things in life that need to be done, but simply aren’t pleasant. So we tend to procrastinate and put them off for as long as possible until we absolutely. have. to. do. them. Anyone else? My iTunes music account falls squarely into that category. See, as a musician and music therapist, I naturally […]
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety affects 40 million adults in the U.S over the age of 18 (that’s almost 20% of the population!) and is the most common mental health problem. Additionally, women are twice as likely as men to suffer from anxiety related issues. Occasional anxiety is a normal part […]
The Centers for Disease Control reports that approximately 9% of adults in the US experience the symptoms of depression each year, and that about 3% of adults suffer from major depression (the leading cause of disability for ages 15-44). Additionally, women are 70% more likely to experience depression during their lives than men. So what […]
One of the most important components of our mental health is our support system. So let’s talk first about what it is. You can view my video on this topic here. Your support system is made up of those people who interact closely with you on a regular basis. They could be family, friends, co-workers, […]
