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The Joy of Group Therapy
If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive. Brené Brown I recently shared a personal experience with one of my interns about a hospital patient who once looked at me and … Continue reading
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Student Interns, the Unsung Heroes of Therapy
“We learn not in school, but in life”. Seneca Have you finally decided to start therapy, only to be told there are no therapists in your area accepting new clients? You may want to consider meeting with an intern. Student … Continue reading
Telehealth vs in-person therapy
“Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.” Tony Robbins On March 17, 2020, The HHS Office for Civil Rights announced that it would waive potential HIPPA penalties for good faith use of telehealth during the nationwide … Continue reading
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How to Find the Perfect Therapist
“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” Epictetus So you’ve been thinking about starting therapy for a long time, but you don’t know where to start. Google, PsychologyToday.com, and your insurance company can … Continue reading
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Rx Nature
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” John Muir Last time you visited your doctor, you were most likely asked to fill out a “PHQ-9” This is a widely used scale used by … Continue reading
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Dogs: Better than Xanax
“Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.” Emily Dickinson Anyone who loves their pets can describe the sixth sense animals seem to have. They know when we are feeling down, anxious, or when we’re … Continue reading
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How to Get More Time and Lower Anxiety
“It is not that we have a short space of time, but that we waste much of it.” Seneca In my therapy practice, I meet a lot of busy people. In the United States, being busy is a source of … Continue reading