We don't always like to ask for help, a lot of times we'll wait until we're feeling completely overwhelmed by emotions and stress. While there are multiple reasons that we might behave this way, such as fear of failure or rejection, for example... however, this article isn't about the whys. Let's get right to the … Continue reading Spinning Your Wheels? Ask for Help When You’re Stuck
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A Positive Affirmation Kinda Day
Today, I'm diving into my positive affirmations, as negative and distorted thoughts have crept in. This is completely normal and something everyone goes through. I like to write my positive affirmations, which include quotes and Bible verses, on index cards. Like I said, it's a positive affirmation kinda day, so I wrote one about being … Continue reading A Positive Affirmation Kinda Day
Be Fearless, Accomplish Your Dreams
Crewing and pacing my friend at Badwater 135 Think of something that you’ve always dreamed of doing. Travel? Opening a business? Contacting someone you haven’t talked to in a long time or ever? Dumping an unhealthy habit that you have been clinging to for years? It can be anything. It is probably overwhelming to think … Continue reading Be Fearless, Accomplish Your Dreams
Body Talk Activity for Improving Body Image
Objective This Body Talk activity can be done either individually or in a group setting. The objective of this body acceptance activity is to provide education about the role of body image distortion in eating disorders. The goal of this activity is to increase insight into distorted thoughts and projection of negative feelings onto body … Continue reading Body Talk Activity for Improving Body Image
Therapist Workshop: The emotional aspect of obesity with Roni Maislish, M.A.
Roni Maislish, M.A. (Psychotherapist and social worker) I met Roni Maislish through LinkedIn (he is in Israel), as we both work in mental health and specifically with eating and emotions. We both recognize the emotional aspects of obesity and that it can be an emotional-mental-issue. Roni says, "Most of the time, when people talk about … Continue reading Therapist Workshop: The emotional aspect of obesity with Roni Maislish, M.A.
Are You Feeling Distressed?: Rate your level of distress
Use this distress scale to help you become more aware of how you are doing. The scale is 0 to 10, where 0 is that you feel at peace and are completely calm, and 10 is distress that is so unbearable that you cannot function. Refer to the scale, as-needed. If you find yourself rated … Continue reading Are You Feeling Distressed?: Rate your level of distress
Things to Remember During Bad Days
Your day is still full of potential and possibilities even if The weather is nasty and you're stuck indoors. Your car got a flat tire on the way to work. You received a negative report that was out of your control. You didn't get the job or raise. A major household appliance broke. You received … Continue reading Things to Remember During Bad Days
How to Get In-Tune with Satiety and Hunger Cues: Hunger Scale
Download below The hunger scale chart is one way to become more in-tune with your gut feelings and also, to have a better idea on whether or not you're hungry and how much food to eat. Taking notes of how you feel will eventually lead to increasing your awareness and improving intuitive eating habits. The … Continue reading How to Get In-Tune with Satiety and Hunger Cues: Hunger Scale
How to Write an “Unfinished Business” Letter to Help with Processing and Closure
Write a letter To help resolve any unfinished business that you have with another person, write a letter. This may be written to a person who has hurt or wronged you, and who is no longer a part of your life. The purpose of writing the letter is to foster healing. Healing is a process, … Continue reading How to Write an “Unfinished Business” Letter to Help with Processing and Closure
What People Think Therapy is vs What it Actually is
What people think it is: • Talking to a therapist about problems. What it actually is: • Talking to a therapist about problems. • Making changes to thoughts and behaviors. • Psychoeducation. • Building awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. • Between session work. • Learning and practicing coping strategies. • Working on becoming less … Continue reading What People Think Therapy is vs What it Actually is