Borderline Personality Disorder – What does it mean, and what doesn’t it mean? Often when my clients first receive a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, I get one of two reactions. Either they have never heard of it, and are wondering, “What do you mean there’s something wrong with my personality?” or, they have heard … Read more
Parenting 1-2-3 Check out our clinician Alicia Hopkins talking about Parenting 1-2-3 technique of how to parent with discipline, consistency, and love.
When you can’t fight or flee: COVID-19 and trauma This year has been tough. Wildfires, social and political unrest, lockdowns, and enormous loss of life… it’s difficult to know where to begin with processing everything that has happened in 2020, and it’s not even over yet. The reality is, our nation and the world are … Read more
Keeping Promises to Yourself + The 5 Minute Rule By Atsede Scarseth What did you learn about keeping promises or making sure people can trust your word? Most likely something along the lines of trust is earned. This doesn’t only go for your external relationships. This is also relevant for the relationship you have with … Read more
Maintaining Routine in Times of Uncertainty – COVID-19 Anxiety Management Tools The human brain is hardwired to seek out stability, structure, and routine (Wiest, 2018). Our subconscious mind understands this construct to be safe, which in turn positively influences our mood and emotions. Additionally, routines promote predictability and can decrease our flight or fight … Read more
Benefits of Plants As I’ve discussed before there are many benefits to making nature part of your life. One way I’ve previously discussed to help with this is adding plants to your space and to your weekly routine. Plants are a fitting symbol for taking care of yourself: They need water and sun to grow … Read more
Rain, Rain, Go Away… Is it coincidence that as rain falls from the sky our mood takes a nosedive? Further, like bears, are we are inclined to socially isolate or hibernate during periods of dark, cold weather? Turns out the answer to both questions is no! Seasonal Affect Disorder, aptly known as SAD, is a … Read more
As we come to the end of another year, the natural inclination for many is to begin to look towards the next year and focus on various areas of improvement. Perhaps you’re resolving to lose weight or exercise more. Maybe you’re considering a new diet or to save more money … Read more
Many parents ask when is it appropriate to medicate a child. Many have strong opinions about benefits, side effects and lifelong effects of medications. My thoughts on this debate vary depending on the age, symptoms, family structure and child’s characteristics. When looking at family structure it is important to consider what strategies or changes could … Read more
Deadlines, projects, tests, homework, and family commitments, there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to juggle our endless responsibilities. So how do we make room for everything? Unfortunately, more often than not, the first activities we cut from our schedule are those we enjoy most – yoga, socializing with friends, or maybe … Read more