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How to Meditate Without Practicing Meditation

How to Meditate Without Practicing Meditation

September 9, 2018
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The traditional form of mediation emphasizes breathing and intentionally focusing the mind on a particular object or thought. The goal of meditation is to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. While this sounds nice, the reality of the…

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Happiness

The Catch to Happiness

July 9, 2018
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We live in a society where happiness seems to be the goal for everyone.  One may occasionally think: How can I be happier? Let us start by considering what happiness means. While the details of the state most likely look…

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The Gift of Being Imperfect

March 30, 2018
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Marilyn Monroe was once quoted saying, “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Throughout my career, I have worked with many individuals who embrace perfectionism. In fact, they hold on to…

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EMDR Therapy: Stages of the Process

February 19, 2018
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EMDR is an amazing therapy that helps people resolve anxiety and trauma by getting at the root of the issue. Generally speaking, it works quickly and those who complete EMDR therapy reach therapeutic goals quicker than when engaged in talk therapy…

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Mountain Vista Psychology

My Favorite Quotes

December 26, 2017
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I thought it would be nice to share some inspirational quotes since the last blog post was a heavier topic then normal ( I highly recommend you read the our blog on suicide, if you have not).  Usually, we try…

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How to Challenge Negative Thinking to Improve Mood

November 27, 2017
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Our thoughts affect mood, job/ school performance, relationships, and every other aspect of life. Negative thinking is inevitable and something everyone is guilty of doing occasionally. At times it seems like constant work to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, especially when…

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3 Important Factors in Picking a Therapist

October 30, 2017
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Finding a therapist can be daunting and overwhelming. Filtering through information on agencies and service providers can be confusing and discouraging. With that said, finding a good personality fit is extremely important. Here are some simple guidelines to navigate you through…

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EMDR Trauma Counseling

September 29, 2017
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What is EMDR? EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is a psychotherapy approach that has been extensively studied and proven effective in the treatment of trauma. More recently, studies have shown that EMDR is also effective in treating: Panic Attacks…

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Shame & Healing

September 18, 2017
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Shame…such a hard place to be, yet so many of us live in a constant state of feeling shame.  I see people who are dealing with this emotion all the time in my office.  Shame fosters anxiety, depression, and it keeps…

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Have You Thought About Your Habits Lately?

July 24, 2017
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Have you thought about your habits lately? You know, those things we do without really thinking about it? We can often get into habits that negatively impact our lives without really thinking about it.  Maybe we have an unfortunate series…

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No expectations

The Word “Should” Hurts Us

June 28, 2017
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“My kids should just listen when I tell them to do something.” “My friend should have called me back last night.” “I should be able to buy (fill in the blank).” We all do it!  We use the word “should”…

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The Power of Saying “You Can”

June 12, 2017
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I found this video on YouTube (A Ted Talk of course!).  I love the theme of believing in the capability of our kids regardless of any diagnosis they have.  When we set limits, it is much more difficult to reach…

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laziness

Why I Don’t Believe in Laziness

June 5, 2017
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Most people are surprised when I tell them I don’t believe in laziness.  Honestly though, I don’t think I have ever met anyone I would describe as lazy.  When people say either they or their child is lazy, there is…

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