For several decades cognitive therapy was utilized as a way to treat symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression and more. By teaching clients ways to challenge and change negative thoughts, the goal was to change one’s thoughts in order to change how they feel and behave. What I and many researchers have learned over the pastContinue reading “Somatic Therapy”
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Building your Village
One of the habits of happiness as described by Sean Achor in his book the Happiness Advantage is investing in your social network. The phrase “it takes a village” is often referred to when talking about raising children; but what happens when we become adults? The truth is we need a village of support toContinue reading “Building your Village”
Healing Hurts
Starting therapy can feel scary or overwhelming. A client may want to understand and make sense of events or patterns that have been keeping them in a place they no longer wish to be in their life. It is the start of an incredible journey of learning, self exploration and development. Why then, do IContinue reading “Healing Hurts”
Feeling Stuck?
In the New Year a lot of people set new goals and resolutions for themselves. In fact, as a clinician I highly encourage goal setting, anytime of year. The New Year often brings with it a fresh energy and new beginning which makes it a great time for people to start. So what do weContinue reading “Feeling Stuck?”
Intrusive Thoughts
The voice in our head is often innocent enough. Maybe we are preparing for a presentation, or going over the questions we don’t want to forget to ask at that up coming appointment. Perhaps we are wanting to have a serious conversation with a loved one and we are preparing and anticipating how it willContinue reading “Intrusive Thoughts”
Self Blame
Self blame is what happens when a person holds themself responsible for something negative that has happened, whether or not they are at fault. It often involves harsh self-judgement and criticism. Over time, this can contribute to low self esteem, low self-worth, depression and anxiety. Self-blame can start after personal failures, scenarios of rejection, traumaticContinue reading “Self Blame”
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a very broad term used to describe symptoms of mild worry all the way to pure panic. It is the number one reason for referral at Nourished Soul Therapy. It is a term that gets thrown a lot around with or without a diagnosis. Today we will discuss what anxiety is, and whatContinue reading “What is Anxiety?”
A New Way to Treat Trauma
Accelerated Resolution Therapy What if there was a way to reduce flooding, overwhelming emotions, intrusive thoughts to move on from past hurts and blocks in your life. Now imagine it works in as little as one session. Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a new and innovative form of psychotherapy that uses bi-lateral eye movements to helpContinue reading “A New Way to Treat Trauma”
Power of Play
Play is an internally motivated action or activity that cultivates joy, pleasure and fun. When children play it is often an opportunity for exploration, creativity and learning. Often play is associated with children. The concept of play is typically associated with children. Truthfully play is a healthy part of our development. In positive psychology, playContinue reading “Power of Play”
Happiness as Habit
Positive Psychologist have studied how to be the happiest version of ourselves. They have found that those that focus on the effort, rather than just the output not only achieve goals faster and more often, they are happier in the process. Our society has trained the majority of us to focus on goal attainment. IfContinue reading “Happiness as Habit”