All-or-Nothing Thinking: A Cognitive Distortion That Leads to Depression
All-or-nothing thinking is a cognitive distortion that can make you depressed because it convinces you that if you’ve messed up, it’s pointless to keep trying. Many people struggle with these types of...
11 Sep 202016min
Sensory Coping Skills- Using your Body to Cope with and Calm Big Emotions
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4 Aug 20207min
Why Self-Esteem Backfires
I’m going to be honest, I don’t really care for the self-esteem movement. The basic idea is to spend time every day saying nice things to yourself or to make lists of all of your good attributes. Now ...
27 Jul 202014min
Coronavirus Anxiety and Your Ancient Brain
News anxiety is pretty intense right now, but there are some things you can do about it. Learn to take control of your news habits, solve physical problems, and take reasonable precautions. All of thi...
21 Jul 202016min
Sleep Hygiene: Train your Brain to Fall Asleep and Sleep Better
Sleep hygiene is an essential mental health skill. When my clients come in for treatment for some of their challenges like depression, anxiety, or relational problems, one of the most common associate...
14 Jul 20208min
Daily Habits to Prevent Depression During Stressful Times
Stress, anxiety, coronavirus, and social isolation can all contribute to depression, but you can prevent depression during stressful times by using daily habits that promote mental health. Looking for...
7 Jul 202019min
Catastrophizing-How to Stop Making Yourself Depressed and Anxious (Thinking Error) Skill #6
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30 Jun 202015min
Prevent Teen Suicide: How to Talk With Your Teen After a Peer’s Suicide or Death at Their School
Preventing teen suicide is important, but youth are at higher risk for suicide when there have been recent suicides in their community, especially if they have a history of depression, self-harm, or s...
23 Jun 202011min
