Mom-mares… Nightmares, But Worse. Practicing What I Preach For Intrusive Thoughts & Anxiety
Dealing with intrusive thoughts and anxiety can be hard, even for therapists. We have to practice what we preach. Here is my story.
Month: September 2019
BoyMom: Chaos Causes Character
“Having boys is easier (in the long run) than having girls.” I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard that. First of all, as a woman, I think it is kind of degrading. The implication is that girls have more “drama” and they are higher maintenance. I haven’t seen any statistics on … Read more
Tools for a Better Life: Values
I use a therapy modality called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT for short. ACT views that problems arise from not living in alignment with one’s values. Living out of alignment can cause anxiety, depression, stress, and physical problems. Part of ACT is working to identify values. Although there is much more that goes into … Read more
5 Signs Your Relationship May Be at The End
This is not a happy post. In fact, it feels kind of strange writing it as a therapist that works with people every day to save relationships of all shapes and sizes. However, it’s important information and more and more, people are staying in relationships that are unhealthy for them and everyone around them. Disclaimer: … Read more