Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
Anxiety
Perfectionism: Do You Feel Good Enough?
So many of us struggle with perfectionism. I see it all the time in my practice and I have definitely struggled with it in my own life. We all know that being perfect is not possible, but when we don’t…
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Parenting: 3 Steps to Effective Praise
We all want to know when we do something well! It feels good when someone tells us we did a good job or that they appreciate us. In addition, if someone tells us they liked what we did, we tend…
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One Fun Way to Improve Your Relationships
You have hear the saying, “A family that plays together, stays together.” There may be some truth in it! Often, it is the simple things that create the greatest shifts. Connecting with those you love while having fun is a…
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Stressed Out? 3 Easy Ways to Deal with Stress
So, I was recently asked to present to the staff of a local high school on self-care. It is a very important topic for teachers because they are supporting our children. Some children have challenges and trauma, but it is…
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2 Simple Ways to Achieve Your New Years Resolution
The New Year is here and it is the time when people tend to make those New Year’s resolutions. Not everybody is a fan of goals, but I LOVE them:) Do you have any goals on your list for the…
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I Can’t Stand My Kid’s Friends!
Through the years I have worked with many families where friendships are a hot topic. Parents see behaviors in their child’s friends that worry them. They want to keep their kids safe and they want their kids to make good…
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Effective, Medication Free, Anxiety & Trauma Counseling
Effective Anxiety & Trauma Counseling Do you feel amped up? Are there things you avoid doing because you are nervous or anxious? Is there an inner voice telling you that you are “not good enough” or don’t deserve something great?…
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Fearing Failure Anxiety
Fear of Failure Anxiety Many of you know who Seth Godin is, but or those who do not, I am going to make an introduction through sharing a quote from him. I recently heard Godin say in an interview he…
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Who listens better: You or your kids?
As a psychologist who has worked with kids, teens, and parents for 15 years there is one complaint both kids and parents lodge. My (fill in the blank) doesn’t listen to me. Kids and teens often feel as though their…
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Giving Thanks When Life is Hard
With Thanksgiving a couple of days away, I thought it would be timely to write a post about giving thanks. This post will focus on expressing gratitude even when life feels hard. I know in my own world there are…
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Are You Anxious? Just Breathe!
I love how deep breathing helps anxiety! When I feel stressed or nervous I automatically utilize my breath to calm and ground me. I use it when I get shots (which I HATE), I use it when I am feeling…
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Create A Good Morning
Would you like to know how to create a good morning every day? Today I want to share with you some tips to alleviate the stress from your morning. One helpful strategy is to get everything ready the night before. …
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1 Easy Strategy To Creating A Great Relationship
Everyone wants to create great relationships, right? Regardless of the reason people come to MVP, relationships with people in their lives comes up. When it comes to relationships there is one simple researched principal that is worth knowing about. Simply…
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