Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up in a funk? You feel grumpy for no reason and you feel increasingly irritable with every small inconvenience you encounter? I experienced this recently. It was a Monday. I didn’t sleep well the night before. I had...

If you identify as a perfectionist it may feel like your world comes crashing down when you screw something up, receive constructive criticism, or fumble through trying something new. You may become so wrapped up in achieving, pleasing, and producing that you lose...

Therapy is an investment. It takes time, energy, and money. So how do you get the biggest bang for your buck? Check out these three tips to get the most out of therapy. 1. Clarify your Goals Before you even start googling therapists or asking friends for a referral,...

1. You'll spend several sessions preparing before you start processing. Don’t expect to dive right in. Before you even start processing the memory with bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping, or auditory tones) you’ll spend at least 2-3 sessions preparing. Your...

"Comparison is the crush of conformity from one side and competition from the other -- It's trying to simultaneously fit in and stand out. Comparison says, 'Be like everyone else, but better.'" -- Brené Brown in Atlas of the Heart I’m willing to bet most people...

Trying not to get left in the dust by my husband during the Missoula Half Marathon I love using a good sports metaphor in the therapy room. Whether you’re an athlete or not, there are countless ways we can apply concepts from sports to the rest of our lives. I've...

If you consider yourself a Type A person, you’d probably rather eat glass than practice mindfulness. I get it. I used to be the same way. When I’d read about the benefits of mindfulness I’d roll my eyes and think, “mindfulness is not for me. I don’t have time to slow...

As technology advances and working from home becomes more common, the boundary between our work and personal lives has become as porous as Swiss cheese. Workers are more accessible then ever before. No longer do you have to physically be in the office in order to read...

Raise your hand if you received social emotional education when you were in school. No? Me neither. Other than listening to one presentation by my school counselor on “I statements” in sixth grade (it was very helpful) I did not receive any formal education on...