Thoughts of a Therapist
8 Ways to Transform Your Triggers: Tips to Vastly Improve Your Relationships
This is part 2 of my article Why We Get Triggered and Spiral Out of Control: Stop Activation in its Tracks. This article is a continuation and speaks to what to do when you get triggered to contribute to increased self-awareness, more mindful behaviors, thus...
10 Compassionate Ways to Help Your Child Transition to College: 10. Remind them of their strengths and resilience.
Fear of the unknown and uncertainty typically brings up feelings of worry and concern. For young adults who may not have experienced or been exposed to a lot of transition and adversity, the thought of entering college can be fraught with panic and intimidation. There...
Why We Get Triggered and Spiral Out of Control: Stop Activation in its Tracks.
Because our limbic system, sympathetic nervous system, and amygdala are suited to anticipate danger, our body and mind often spiral so significantly that we experience a genuine sense of lack of control. We lose touch with our rational thoughts and bodily sensations...
Resources for Mindfulness and Anxiety
Mindfulness Resources Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN by Tara Brach How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your...
Perpetual Mother’s Guilt: Why You Have It and What to Do About It
Parents in general, but especially mothers, are saturated with an abundance of guilt. I hear it all the time from patients who feel that they’re not being mindful enough, attuned enough, or equipped enough to deal with the challenges presented by mothering their...
3 Critical Facts to Know About Your Emotions: Your Mental Health Depends on Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion.
Recently the New York Times published an article, “Lean into Negative Emotions. It’s the Healthy Thing to Do.” It spoke to current research, suggesting that our perspective on our emotions can substantially affect our mental health. I wasn’t surprised to see this...
