I always say that every good therapist’s first client is themselves. We’re just like everyone else we’ve just learned more coping skills than most and went to school for a long time. However it was in that gauntlet of colleges, universities and grad school in which I learned the tools I needed to combat myContinue reading “The Power of Anxiety…”
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It’s Ok To Feel Your Feelings
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow you gotta put up with the rain.” ~Dolly Parton There seems… It’s Ok To Feel Your Feelings
Why do we suffer?
Does it have to be fair for you to be happy?
Why Is Toxic Productivity a Thing?
I’m generally pretty out of the loop when it comes to pop psychology phenomena, so I just stumbled across the term toxic productivity fairly recently… Why Is Toxic Productivity a Thing?
Pandemic Anxiety by da-AL & Panic Attack Rescue by Caz
What’re your tips for quelling anxiety? Whining whiners (and wine?) welcome too! Pandemic Anxiety by da-AL & Panic Attack Rescue by Caz
How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay “I am the greatest obstacle to my greatest dreams.” ~Craig D. Lounsbrough The subconscious mind is … How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself
DBT training certified
So excited to add Dialectal Behavioral Therapy to my tool kit. The more I learn the more I can help. #dbt #cbt if you or anyone you know needs therapy please reach out. We have programs that make therapy available for everyone
Thursday Venting
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Fighting Paralysis
By Ray Navarro MS I know I probably should’ve told some of you about this earlier but sometimes a blessing can appear to be a curse. This is a good thing for me, be happy for me. We learn from suffering, it is the ultimate teacher and I am looking forward to evolving…
Good by Jocko
How I haven’t put this up already is mind blowing. This is a must watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch
We defy Foundation Veterans Day event
Hey guys as an abassador at the We Defy Foundation Im proud to invite you to join us this Veterans Day in celebrating and honoring those that risk their lives everyday for us. Whether you want to sign up you and your friends for a 5k run or your a dojo that is willing toContinue reading “We defy Foundation Veterans Day event”
Of Anxiety And Uncertainty
There are certain things in life that no college, book or internet can teach you. One needs to simply experience it. A year ago, … Of Anxiety And Uncertainty
Boise’s Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Boise, Idaho | KTVB.com | ktvb.com
Boise’s Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Boise, Idaho | KTVB.com | ktvb.com — Read on http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ktvb.com/amp/article/news/health/coronavirus/fear-of-coronavirus-long-term-quarantine-negatively-affects-mental-health-university-of-idaho-study-finds/277-6c63cd8a-8dac-4ad7-b18d-2e2b559f7b47 I usually don’t post news articles on this site But it’s important to understand where we are in the battle with mental health and the effect that the coronavirus is having on it. While we’veContinue reading “Boise’s Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Boise, Idaho | KTVB.com | ktvb.com”
Researchers Doubt That Certain Mental Disorders Are Disorders At All
What if mental disorders like anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder aren’t mental disorders at all? — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/alisonescalante/2020/08/11/researchers-doubt-that-certain-mental-disorders-are-disorders-at-all/amp/ Just wanted to share this interesting perspective on mental disorders. Comments?
Choose Your Attitude Don’t Let It Choose You
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” ~Maya Angelou… Choose Your Attitude Don’t Let It Choose You
Rumination: Why Do People Obsess Over Things?
By Elizabeth Scott, MS / Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW Have you ever been stressed all day because you can’t stop thinking of something unfair that … Rumination: Why Do People Obsess Over Things?
It’s Ok To Have A Bad Day
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay “Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss.” ~Ralph Waldo … It’s Ok To Have A Bad Day
A response to “The Stigma of Anger”
How to recover from depression….
“Depression loves me”….. You may have said this to yourself many times… You are not alone…. Most of us have depression issues…. And we can’t blame … How to recover from depression…. Really interesting article. But I like the most is that all of the suggestions can be done right now, today, from your home.Continue reading “How to recover from depression….”
Progressive muscle relaxation is a great way to start a #Saturdaymorning
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World Suicide Prevention Day: A Look at Suicide Attempt Survivors
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s also National Suicide Prevention Week and National Suicide Prevention Month (that’s a lot of awareness!).… World Suicide Prevention Day: A Look at Suicide Attempt Survivors
Blog responses
Virus vs Quarantine? Mental vs physical health?
What Is an Existential Crisis?
By Arlin Cuncic / Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW (From Very Well Mind Website) What Is an Existential Crisis? An existential crisis refers to feelings … What Is an Existential Crisis? Such an amazing read that I had to share. As we get older and wiser we start asking questions that can cause crazy anxiety. Well written
The Overwhelming Sound of Pain
by Ray Navarro MS “I have learned now that while those who speak about one’s miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more” (C.S. Lewis). When you think of pain do you think physical or mental? When I was growing up there was a constant debate about nurture vs nature. People argued their pointContinue reading “The Overwhelming Sound of Pain”
Can Online Therapy Help with Stress? — * PsyFact – Mental Health Service *
By Arlin Cuncic / Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW (From Very Well Mind Website) Are you interested in learning whether online therapy can help with stress? Whether you are currently receiving in-person therapy and looking to transition or wanting to start therapy for the first time through an online platform, this form of treatment isContinue reading “Can Online Therapy Help with Stress? — * PsyFact – Mental Health Service *”
3 life-changing lessons Jiu-Jitsu taught me.
Do you know Jiujitsu? I have learnt 3 major life lesson from that sport and I want to share them with you today. Have a drink, sit back and read. 3 life-changing lessons Jiu-Jitsu taught me.
The Neurobiology of Traumatic Fight/Flight/Freeze
This is an updated version of a post on the fight/flight/freeze response from a couple of years ago. A few years ago I was thinking about applying … The Neurobiology of Traumatic Fight/Flight/Freeze
The Stigma of Anger
By Ray Navarro MS When I was a kid, I was an angry one. I was bullied, picked on, and at times I was even chased from school all the way home. I grew up hating people. I used my anger as a way of not just protecting myself but also as a way ofContinue reading “The Stigma of Anger”
Virus or Quarantine? loss of health or loss of mind?
By Ray Navarro MS As adults most of us are struggling to make sense of what we should do in these insane times. Depending on what channel you watch, it has a direct effect on how you’re handling this crisis, at least for a lot of us. But this rant isn’t about a conspiracy theoryContinue reading “Virus or Quarantine? loss of health or loss of mind?”
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