Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: What is it and How Does It Work
As our practice continues to grow, we wanted to share some of the frameworks and theories we work under. One of these frameworks is called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). …
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Three Ways To Fight Anxiety And Win
If you have ever tried to make a decision while experiencing anxiety, you know that it is almost impossible. As soon as your brain offers a possible solution, your anxiety …
Back To School Time: How To Prepare For Sucess
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again. The summer solstice is long past, and the days are starting to get shorter again. Vacations have funneled into sweet …
Terrifying Times: Five Tips On Talking With Your Kids About World Events
In this age, where information travels faster than the speed of light, we are constantly being bombarded with all kinds of news from across the globe. And, sometimes, it can …
How To Build Your Tolerance For Uncertainty
Despite the fact that most of us know that worrying never helps, we tend to do it anyway. We worry that we won’t get a parking space at the restaurant …
Gratitude: The Natural Cure
Ancient philosophies, like, yoga and meditation, have long understood the power of gratitude, and more recently, scientific researchers are catching on. Several studies have shown the amazing effects of being …
How To Handle Sarcasm: Anger’s Secret Sister
Sarcasm. Sometimes it can feel like the only way to get through the day. Especially, when people do things that are just begging to be ridiculed. I mean, really, what …
How To Give Your Child The Gift Of Self Worth
Parenting is hard work. Parents are expected to keep their children in line, teach them right from wrong, and help them become good people, all while being mostly exhausted. Then …
How Stress Affects Your Brain And What You Can Do About It
Most of us know that going through a cosmic stressful event, like a death or divorce, will negatively affect our quality of life. But, research has shown, that it’s the …
How to Communicate Feelings With Your Child
Communication is a complicated thing. If you’ve ever played the game, “Telephone,” you know how easily messages can be misconstrued once they’ve left your lips. Add to that the fact …