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“It seems to me that the good life is not any fixed state. The good life is a process, not a state of being. It’s a direction, not a destination.” – Carl Rogers “Now what?!” This is often a question asked by some clients as it relates to the “in-between”- end of session and the […]

I know, I know! That saying: “Be in the moment.” Can this saying be true, hold merit, and be inspirationally grounding? Sure, absolutely. Can you also make time for yourself to daydream about things other than your “everyday” while being in your everyday? Yes, absolutely. Encouraging yourself to be present in your daydreaming is what […]

I’ve come across quite a bit of DBT skills that I have shared with clients, as well as have applied personally, and of the bunch, VITALS offers active steps towards stress management, problem solving, acknowledgment of self and strengthening of ego awareness (all bunched into one acronym!). Check your V.I.T.A.L.S. Validate: Validate your feelings; avoid […]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, not always necessarily. And no, I’m not speaking of the holidays. Especially for individuals who often are challenged with low mood, anxiety, or depression. This isn’t specific to Seasonal Affective Disorder (commonly referred to as SAD) but can be applicable as well. What one may not […]