Borderline Personality Disorder: What does it mean and what does it NOT mean?

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

Keeping Promises to Yourself and The 5 Minute Rule

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

COVID-19 Anxiety Management Tools

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

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