Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
Depression
How to Fight Suicide Risk
Stress is typically higher during the holiday season. For this reason, mood and the ability to function can be greatly impacted. Children are finishing with their school semester receiving midterm grades. Winter break provides extended time at home where meaningful daily…
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How to Challenge Negative Thinking to Improve Mood
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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The Importance of Gratitude
I have written about gratitude before, but with Thanksgiving coming up next week I couldn’t resist revisiting the topic. As a psychologist, I am consistently grateful and honored to be a part of the my client’s journey. It is a…
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3 Important Factors in Picking a Therapist
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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Shame & Healing
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…
Read MoreHave You Thought About Your Habits Lately?
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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The Word “Should” Hurts Us
“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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Why I Don’t Believe in Laziness
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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Antidepressant Effects of Exercise: Step 3 to Living Depression Free
The powerful antidepressant effects of exercise are well documented in the research. Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D. includes exercise as part of the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change in his book The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs. Although we…
Read MoreHelp For Depression: The Role of Omega-3
Depression is debilitating for many people. There are times you have to fight to get out of bed in the morning or get through the day. Depression takes the joy out of the activities you used to love. For those of…
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Complaining: How it Really Impacts Your Life!
When was the last time you complained? It is so easy for us to get caught up in complaining! Most of us make a complaining statement several times a day. The traffic was bad, the kids didn’t listen, work was…
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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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Depression: The Role of Sleep /Counseling South Denver
Sleep is extremely important for our bodies. When we don’t get enough sleep most of us notice we feel tired, have trouble focusing, and get sick. What you may not be aware of is the impact lack of sleep has…
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