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Finding the Right Therapy: Do You Need Solutions or Life Changes? July 31, 2018 . No Comments
Individuals enter therapy with different intentions, desired outcomes, and commitment levels. They also have distinct time restraints and financial resources for therapy. Given the diversity ... Read More
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Save the Sunshine: How to Bottle Up Your Summer August 11, 2016 . 9 Comments
Ever had a moment you wish you could bottle up for later? Many of us enjoy something enough about summertime that we wish we could save some for another time. The aim of solution-focused ... Read More
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The Secret to Less Anxiety and Depression? More Problems December 23, 2015 . 8 Comments
Sometimes, I help people by increasing the number of problems they have. Does this sound like a good formula for a therapist to stay in business? Well, it works for me! Let me explain. We ... Read More
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Getting Out of Your Own Way May Be Simpler Than You Think August 26, 2015 . 8 Comments
Sometimes, some of the most profound life improvements come from simple changes. As the saying goes, what you’re looking for might be right in front of you. There is indeed plenty of ... Read More
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Powerlessness: Learning to Live with the Unchangeable June 30, 2015 . 3 Comments
Most of the people who come to my office are contemplating a life change or trying to feel better about one that happened recently. They feel stressed and unsure about decisions they have ... Read More
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How to Maximize Your Time to Maximize Your Happiness June 3, 2015 . 6 Comments
The days seem to be getting longer, but there’s one reality we can’t escape: they are 24 hours for each and every one of us. If you’re like most people, you often feel that you haven’t ... Read More
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Passing the Hot Potato: Let Others Solve Their Own Problems! April 28, 2015 . 9 Comments
Do you spend too much time on other people’s problems? You lead a busy lifestyle and you have plenty of problems of your own to solve. But have you ever noticed how much time you spend ... Read More
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Is Certainty Bias Limiting Your Clout? Don’t Be So Sure April 6, 2015 . 9 Comments
Have you ever been so sure about something that it seems impossible to see things another way? Perhaps you’ve chosen a preschool for your kid, decided to buy a certain kind of car, or ... Read More
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Find More Energy: Reduce the Busyness in Your Mind March 4, 2015 . 10 Comments
As we move toward spring, we often feel inspired to reduce the weight we are carrying. For some of us this is literal, as we try to get healthier after a winter of total or partial hibernation. ... Read More
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How Psychotherapy Styles Differ in Coping with Anxiety or Depression January 23, 2012 . 10 Comments
Psychotherapy is the first form of treatment for depression or anxiety and involves a variety of treatment techniques. During psychotherapy, the person experiencing depression or anxiety ... Read More
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Solution-Focused Ideas to Get Your Best Grades This School Year October 14, 2011 . 5 Comments
Are you someone who feels a surge of optimistic energy at the beginning of a school year? There is something about fall that makes students motivated and ready to start fresh. The fall ... Read More
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Boredom in Therapy: A Natural Form of Resistance April 15, 2011 . 8 Comments
Lois has five minutes left to her fifth session and is now having a flash of insight. “I’m bored to death with therapy,” she thinks. “This is getting me nowhere.” She feels ... Read More