Coping with Depression
Coping with depression is a tricky business. People experience different combinations of the symptoms of depression, and there are also...
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- Mar 4, 2021
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Dose of Confidence
Get your own set of these cards. The School of Life - Confidence Flash Cards - Improve Your Confidence
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- Feb 12, 2021
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How to Have Better Conversations
Have you ever felt misunderstood or disconnected when having conversation? Do you notice people not paying attention to you while you're...
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- Jan 30, 2021
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Is Honesty the Best Policy?
I think what makes me a good therapist is that I have a strong honesty policy in my own personal code of ethics. I have, though, gotten...
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- Jan 26, 2021
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Setting Boundaries and Tackling Ruminating Thoughts
Working at the California Institution for Women in Corona - the women's state prison in Southern California - was one of the most...
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- Jan 11, 2021
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My Office is Ready for You After COVID
When I had visions of starting my private practice, I had a few things in mind when it came to my physical office space. I wanted it to...
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- Jan 4, 2021
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Dose of Gratitude
Get your own set of these cards. The School of Life - Gratitude Cards - Set of Cards with Reasons to be Thankful
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- Dec 30, 2020
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Emotional First Aid
Let's imagine you're running around in a field after a picnic and then you step on something sharp and it cuts your foot. What do you do?...
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- Dec 18, 2020
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Dose of Kindness
Get your own set of these cards. The School of Life - Kindness - Prompt Cards for Kindness and Empathy
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- Dec 16, 2020
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TED Talk: Why We Should All Try Therapy
The psychologist making this presentation poses a solid argument on why anyone and everyone should try therapy. You do not need to be...
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- Dec 4, 2020
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Cultural Perspectives in Mental Health: Asian Americans
I want to share a link to an article that I found helpful in giving me new perspectives on my disconnect with elder family members...
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- Dec 1, 2020
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Do One Thing Today
This artist paints a realistic snapshot of a moment in depression. Based on my own analysis, depressive symptoms evident in this art...
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- Dec 1, 2020
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Start Where You Are
Sometimes folks come into treatment with a slew of topics they want to explore and they do not know where to begin. I am remembering a...
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- Nov 25, 2020
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Grief and Mourning During the Holidays
It is that time of year. No matter how you celebrate, commemorate, or commiserate, the last couple months of the year are an exciting...
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- Nov 21, 2020
- 1 min
I’d Be Weary of Talkspace
I am on some private online groups for mental health clinicians, and I’ve noticed there are several and consistent negative comments...
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- Nov 20, 2020
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Gratitude Playlist from Apple Music
Brilliant description of Apple Music's new Gratitude Playlist. Here's a screenshot: It's true how much we neglect gratitude when things...
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- Nov 19, 2020
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"Sedentary Pandemic Life Is Bad for Our Happiness"
Check out this article from The Atlantic. "Sedentary Pandemic Life Is Bad for Our Happiness." Image Credit: JAN BUCHCZIK
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- Nov 19, 2020
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Get Up and Move
Physical exercise plays a pivotal role in your mental health. Exercising produces the chemicals in your brain that regulates your mood...
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- Nov 10, 2020
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Is Teletherapy Effective?
Short answer: Yes. My first experience with Teletherapy (or "Telehealth") was when I was interning at USC's Telehealth Online Clinic my...
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- Nov 8, 2020
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Dose of Confidence
Get your own set of these cards. The School of Life - Confidence Flash Cards - Improve Your Confidence
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