Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
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…
Read MoreHealing Depression Through Social Connection
We are social creatures who need connection! Isolation is a major risk for depression. In addition, once someone is depressed they tend to withdraw from social interaction even further. In his book The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Treat…
Read MoreStruggling with Depression: Sunlight Helps!
My junior and senior years of high school I lived in 20 minutes south of London, in England. It was an awesome experience! It was also when I learned how sensitive I am to sunlight. In England, during the winter…
Read MoreOne 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…
Read MoreStressed 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…
Read More2 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…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreEffective, 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?…
Read MoreLooking forward to the Holidays?
I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season! It is so cool to hear about all of the ways people in the practice are getting to spend time with and connect with people they love and care about. Another…
Read MoreFearing 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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