Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
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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Looking 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…
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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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Mom, How Do I Forgive?
For those of you who don’t know, I am a parent and a step-parent. My step-daughter is now in her 20s, my son is 10, and my daughter is 8. Being a psychologist, does not mean that my kids don’t…
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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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