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Matthew Cuddeback LCSW We often believe our thoughts and feelings need to neatly fit together however; it is usually not so simple. We often try to fight or deny it, but the fact is that we often feel many different things at once, and often these feelings can seemingly conflict as well. It is important to understand this experience and take meaningful action to get more comfortable with it. This struggle often occurs when something happens, and…
Read MoreKaitlin Broderick LCPC Social Anxiety is one of the most prevalent forms of anxiety affecting people today. So what is the difference between social anxiety and just being shy? With social anxiety, meeting new people or just any situation where there are a lot of people present can give rise to an excessive fear of saying something “awkward or embarrassing”. New situations can be uncomfortable for anyone but with a person who is socially anxious, the feeling…
Read MoreWhile it may seem silly to talk about a skill, we practice each and every day, many of us don’t realize how difficult it is to truly master the art of listening. There’s a large difference between listening to respond and listening to understand. Rehearsing and thinking about what you’re going to say when the individual stops talking prevents you from truly hearing what they have to say. When difficult situations arise in the home, workplace or…
Read MoreBy Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC What makes you happy? What gives you satisfaction and fulfillment? What gets you out of bed in the morning? What makes you tick? If you answered “I’m not sure” to any of these questions you are far from alone. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) provides some insight on how we can cultivate joy in our lives. Here I will be presenting the acronym ROUTINE: Responsibilities Keeping up with our…
Read MoreBy Eric Dean JD MBA MA MA LPC CADC I work with clients on the emotions they experience that stem from personal financial matters. Issues include debt, bills, savings, investments, spending, budgeting, and financial responsibilities within a marriage, among many others. Just as we have relationships with our friends, co-workers, acquaintances, romantic partners, and ourselves, we also have a relationship with money. This relationship partly depends on how much money we have and how we choose to…
Read MoreBy Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC What can I do to feel better? This is a common question that I hear from clients. DBT provides some helpful guidance on this matter. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a widely utilized modality that is comprised of four components: Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Mindfulness, and Emotional Regulation. Each component consists of acronyms that represent skills and ideas helpful for the respective topics. Here I will be describing…
Read MoreBy Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC In the first part of this series, I laid out some common triggers for those in recovery from substance abuse. In this post, I will describe some additional triggers and explain the differences and relationships between internal and external triggers. Another acronym for triggers is BIRD: BIRD stands for: Bored: Feeling bored is common in early recovery. Getting alcohol, using alcohol, and recovering from the effects of alcohol…
Read MoreDanielle Bertini, LPC Today’s world: You need to exercise at least five times per week. And not just running, it needs to be heavy weight-lifting or high-intensity interval training. While also doing a keto diet. And drink three gallons of water a day. Oh yeah, don’t forget to meditate too. Make sure to wake up at 5am, those are the most productive hours of the day. Wow, you just spent your time watching television? You should have…
Read MoreAs the spread of COVID-19 continues so does the spread of anger. We’re all learning how to navigate this new world we’re a part of which can lead to judgement or disappointment in how others (or ourselves) are acting. The frustration around staying home and the way the world is changing, in addition to the sadness around the state of our country and loved ones getting sick or passing away can lead to the growth of anger.…
Read MoreBridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC Often people think their anxiety comes out of nowhere, but what if it was trying to get your attention and tell you something? Typically, underneath any undesirable feeling that we experience, there is something beneath the surface that’s been left unaddressed. Most of our fears and worries revolve around what we can’t control and unfortunately, sometimes it ends up controlling us. Anxiety sets in, we are able to regulate less and less,…
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