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It's Complicated: Complicated Questions Usually have Complicated Answers
Have you ever asked a therapist a yes or no question? Or perhaps a question where you expected a single-sentence response? Did they give the answer you desired: a yes or no, a short reply? Probably...
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Does Technology Actually Save us Time?
You know how it goes…At first, you want to catch up on world news. You start looking into the World Cup. After reading a few articles and some Wikipedia entries, you decide to research how much this...
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8 Strategies to Manage Depression
Whether you are engaged in psychotherapy or attempting to manage depression on your own, the following self-management techniques can alleviate depressive symptoms.Consider selecting one or two of the...
View ArticleManaging Stressful Family Gatherings
Do the holidays bring uncomfortable, tense, or even confrontational family gatherings? You might find this video blog (VLOG) helpful.
View ArticleThe Power of Self-Talk
Self-talk is the ongoing inner voice that occurs in our minds and influences how we feel and behave. Without realizing it, most people have constant conversations with themselves about their day-to-day...
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Getting Help when "IT'S NOT THAT SERIOUS!"
Between friends, family, and the various communities in which I participate – I hear a lot of people talk about therapy with an underlying stigma. It usually sounds something like this: “I’m having a...
View ArticleA Psychologist Tells Us Why We're So Awkward
Literally Darling recently published a blog I wrote on millennial awkwardness and social anxiety: A Psychologist Tells Us Why We're So Awkward. The article offers tips on managing social anxiety and...
View ArticleDealing with "Control Issues"
“Why did I come to therapy? My anger. I can’t control it. I know I shouldn’t get mad. Most of the time I can keep it together, but I have a short fuse. If something sets me off, I get so mad. I yell. I...
View ArticleWhat’s the deal with insurance and psychotherapy?
You have health insurance! Awesome! Now you can finally take care of all your health needs! But first, what’s a deductible? What’s the difference between a copay and coinsurance? Can you use your...
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Smart Phones and Mental Health: A Summary of Recent Research and Some Other...
"I am literally the worst at adulting," Jessica proclaimed after one week of college. Accordingly, she struggles with time management, has to watch YouTube tutorials "to figure out pretty much...
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