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Dreading the Holidays: Taboo Subjects
My holidays come with a helping of Depression and a side of anxiety. The truth is that it’s not always so easy to have a “happy holidays.” Why are the holidays so difficult to navigate when it comes to mental health? I believe this is because we must come face to...
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and how I use it in therapy
I use what is called an eclectic approach to therapy. This means that I have studied a few different types of therapy and draw from each of them in my practice. Specifically, I draw from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and...
What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Why Should I Consider it?
To start, I want to clarify that this is not a scientific article. I will be covering the basics of what DBT is and how I integrate it into my practice. DBT stands for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It’s based off the philosophy of dialectics. A dialectic is the...
First Therapy Session: What to Expect
Starting with a new therapist can be nerve wracking and intimidating. We often have questions like “did I pick the right one?” or “what if they don’t like me?” or “is this going to help at all?” Don’t worry! That anxiety is perfectly normal. Whenever we meet someone...
Emotion Regulation: A TED Talk Review
I thoroughly enjoy watching TED Talks as they are a quick way to disseminate some good information. While I was working at the hospital last week, I came across an interesting TED Talk about emotion regulation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gks6ceq4eQ Dr. Lisa...
A Note on Feminism
Feminism has become a bit of a dirty word. As Sheryl Sandberg points out in her book Lean In, it’s been this way for a while. It also needs to change. Just like how the far left and the far right seem to define the Democrat and Republican parties in politics, the...
Kavanaugh, Ford, and Sexual Assault: Some Considerations
Please be warned that I talk very openly about matters of sexual assault and this article may be very triggering. Please do not read it if you are not in a space to be able to do so. It's okay! One day you will be. But if that isn't today, that's fine. If you’re...
Introversion and Extroversion: Setting the Record Straight
I hear a lot of chatter about what defines introversion and extroversion. Lately, it seems that everyone believes themselves to be an introvert. All you have to do is pop onto Facebook to see some kind of commentary on this subject. Some Definitions The definitions...
A Review of Braving the Wilderness
I recently read Brené Brown’s Braving the Wilderness. I thoroughly enjoyed her book and I believe that the concepts she discusses in her book are things we desperately need as a society right now. She primarily addresses the concept of true belonging. Definition...
Eating in the Light of the Moon: A Book Review
I recently read Eating in the Light of the Moon by Dr. Anita Johnston. I must say, I feel personally validated and understood in a way that I haven’t before. I won’t really go into many details of Dr. Johnston’s book because I think you should read it yourself! But...