Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
The One Word Resolution
Here we go with that time of the year again- The New Year. This is the time of the year where many of us chose to make hefty New Year’s resolutions. Having goals is a great way to make positive…
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Honoring the Funk December
Funk. Sometimes it’s a weird smell -other times, it’s a state of being that completely consumes you. As a member of the human race – willing or unwilling – there are seasons of life where we may not feel like…
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3 Tips for Beating Holiday Stress
The holidays can be a difficult time of year. This time of year can be hectic and filled with feelings of anxiety and stress, depression, or fear of missing out. Below are three tips for managing the stress that can…
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What Does it Mean to be Seen?!?!!?
Through the last 17 years that I have been in the mental health field I have worked with all different ages, genders, and cultures of people. In so many ways there is more that connects us than what separates us. …
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ADHD Testing & ADHD Diagnosis
There are many people who wonder about whether they should pursue ADHD testing and ADHD diagnosis. They wonder if there is really any utility in obtaining ADHD testing. What will they really learn from the testing process anyway? They also…
Read MoreIs Technology Changing The Way We Need To Parent?
I’m feeling old….when I first started seeing clients I did not have a cell phone, social media didn’t exist, life was different! Over the last 15 years technology has evolved so rapidly the teens I work with are the only…
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How to Meditate Without Practicing Meditation
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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Ands and Buts
Let me tell you a little story… Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. Sally was small and blonde and full of spunk. And Sally loved adventures with her favorite dog Chuck. One day, the dynamic duo…
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Is Exercise Really THAT Important?!?!?!
We’ve all heard the saying “You are only one workout away from a good mood,” so what’s the big deal anyway? Well, new research suggests that exercise can impact the brain in many more ways than just releasing the feel-good…
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The Golden Ratio
The Golden Ratio. And we’re not talking about peanut butter and jelly. Positive to negative interactions. Every interaction, every statement, every tone makes an enormous impact on your child. 6:1. 6 positive interactions to every 1 negative interaction. It seems…
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