Russ Harris, MD uses a metaphor to describe recovering from panic and anxiety struggles called the “struggle switch”. With mental health problems worsening, it is important to learn how to respond to fear more wisely in order to live with more vitality. When we struggle to rid ourselves unsuccessfully from [...]
Have you ever been trying to fall asleep at night and are plagued by thoughts of all the things you have to do that week? Or worse, your mind starts to spiral as you think about how someday your dog will die, which then forces you to confront that everyone [...]
Growing up as the oldest child in my family, I was often asked to take care of my younger siblings. This request was made, in part, to help alleviate stress on my parents. While this wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, this heightened responsibility and the added praise from my parents [...]
If you have been wanting to try online therapy, but aren't sure how effective it will be compared to in-person therapy, we’re here to tell you that it can be every bit as helpful as traditional therapy. Here are a few tips to get the most from your online therapy [...]
Mental health is becoming a larger priority as our society experiences the collective impact of minimizing its importance. In the U.S., suicide, depression, and overdose rates have been trending in the wrong direction. This statistic is not only alarming but it is also a critical reminder to consider our own [...]
Mention the words, “mind-body connection,” and every self-styled life coach within ear shot will nod affirmingly as if you have just unveiled the secret to life. Aside from the trendiness, what does this really mean and how is it relevant to receiving therapy? This topic becomes especially confusing because the [...]
The power of mindfulness to treat addiction has become increasingly evident as my sober time increases and I practice meditation in the ways outlined below. Gaining this awareness required a glimpse into the mirror where I could see how badly I wanted to stop and how impossible that was [...]
The other day, I was watching my toddler grandson with his dog. Toddlers naturally tumble when they get ahead of themselves, as do dogs with short legs. As if in sync, my grandson and his dog began to run, tumble, get up and go again. They even have their [...]
In Part 2, we learned that if our goal is to rid ourselves of anxiety, it will likely only increase the frequency, intensity, and duration of anxiety over time. How can this be? Expansion not subtraction Part of the answer lies in where Acceptance and Commitment Therapy has its [...]
In part 1, we learned how anxiety is like struggling in quicksand. The more we struggle with it, the more we are caught in its sinking trap. My own personal struggle with anxiety consistently intensified from 3rd grade, when my classmates noticed my sweaty armpits, all the way into [...]
