Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
Creating Balance Decreases Stress
How many of you feel overextended in your life? Balancing doing what we want to do, what we are obligated/need to do, and what we can let go of is difficult. As a result of our busy lives, feeling overextended…
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…
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…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression
This post has some important information if you or someone you know struggles with depression! The focus of this post is on the connection between what you think and how you feel. The connection between thoughts and feelings has been…
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…
Healing 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…
Struggling 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…
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…
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…
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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