How do we even know if a therapy is effective? Some really smart people have gone through the trouble of identifying 4 Common Factors that are found in most evidence-based approaches. That’s all just a little bit of clinical jargon. What you need to know is that I’m not sure what the “right” therapist would…
A local philosopher once said “I don’t want to wake up” – Travis Scott #TruerWordsWereNeverSpoken Often times, it’s hard to find motivation at the start of the day. Not everyone can be Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson and start their day at 4 AM with intention & purpose. Well, that’s not exactly true. YOU, can wake…
Have you ever felt as if you have a world-renowned taste for music? Do you find yourself questioning if you should become a professional disk jockey? There’s definitely a psychological answer to those questions. Music has an obvious impact on our mood. Often times, we use music as a catalyst to exercise, study, or self-meditate.…
Because things are challenging it doesn’t mean we have to lose our s*t. This is the most important aspect of managing the current crisis. That is, to manage how we choose to process information and how we choose to look at the facts. How well are we able to separate the facts from the stories we…
One of the primary difficulties that creates social anxiety in new situations or interpersonal scenarios in everyday life is the overlooking of simple human positive tendencies to engage. Have you ever been in a new social environment? Have you ever felt that you wished the world would swallow you up when the conversation goes…
Your days under lockdown may be an emotional rollercoaster filled with bouts of anxiety, sadness, frustration and even guilt. With our freedom of movement removed from us and uncertainty about the duration and impact of the Coronavirus, it is to be expected that most people will be sitting with feelings of loss and even grief.…
For those of us in a state of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, never before has the world seemed more complicated, yet daily lives more simplified. Our sense of control and stability has been ripped away from us, and we are now required to steer in this tumultuous landscape when the wheel is no…
The word ‘unprecedented’ has been used and maybe over used but the Coronavirus is undeniably affecting all of us in significant ways. Social distancing has drastically affected our daily lives. This pandemic has had a toll not only on our physical and social life but on our mental health as well. You are probably familiar…
Yep, it’s official. We, NYS, have received the “Major Disaster Declaration”. These are tough times. How are you making out as this crisis continues to ravage our area and the world? It is imperative that we are extremely proactive in helping not spread the virus and that we are extremely proactive on how we set ourselves…
Stick to trustworthy sources such as the CDC, the World Health Organization, and your local public health authorities. Limit how often you check for updates. Constant monitoring of news and social media feeds can quickly turn compulsive and counterproductive—fueling anxiety rather than easing it. The limit is different for everyone, so pay attention to how you’re feeling…