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Teenagers and Anxiety

October 1, 2018

This post discusses anxiety in teenagers, characterizing it as psychological fear tied to self-concept and future uncertainties. Solutions include mindfulness, fostering intimate communication, and setting concrete goals, all of which can alleviate anxiety and promote emotional growth. The post emphasizes understanding the unique challenges teens face during development.
The Tide

March 26, 2018

The Tide We live within the tidal zone Transient beauty at the edge of a vast ocean We breathe when the moon pulls back the waters We nourish when the ocean flows with bounty The tides always change The ocean resolves to consume and abandon She is neither bad nor good She is of dissonant…
What is the Purpose of Government?

February 27, 2018

In this post, we will talk about the purpose which is driving the Government’s operating system.Many of us are ready for significant change – the desire for a more useful system of government is something that people from all political parties are yearning for… Our government is currently dividing us… making us have awkward to emotionally intolerable…
Invalidating Communication | What not to do when offering emotional support

February 26, 2018

For this post, I will list the most common disruptive communication mechanisms/patterns that people use when receiving another person’s emotions. People come into my office all the time asking for assistance with communication, loneliness, and lacking connection. In other posts I have described what ‘to do’ when your goals are to be compassionately empathetic – for this post,…
Helping Diabetes Management in Teens | Identifying the barriers to achieving desired A1C

January 17, 2018

Assisting people with improved diabetes management behaviors has been a specialty of mine in my psychotherapy practice since 2009. My Wife has a been a senior research coordinator at the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Denver since 2006, She then Moved on to Stanford University where she works as a staff scientist….
Does laziness cause depression or does depression cause laziness?

January 9, 2018

The content explores whether laziness causes depression or vice versa, suggesting a complex relationship. It lists 20 behaviors that might unintentionally promote depression and emphasizes the importance of intentionality and action in combating it. Each individual’s approach to wellness is unique, so addressing these factors can help alleviate depression.
Choice and quality of life | What choice, if removed, would most positively impact your well being?

December 28, 2017

The United States encompasses various sub-cultures influenced by a dominant meta-culture emphasizing freedom and choice. This dual nature of choice can lead to both empowerment and oppression. Reflecting on which choices could be beneficially removed may enhance well-being, drawing insights from cultures that prioritize routine and communal practices.
Solutions and Causes of Anxiety

December 27, 2017

For this post, I will outline all the different causes of anxiety. I will break my list into categories and sub-categories (note: there will be overlap – for example, emotional anxiety can cause cognitive anxiety. and ultimately every form of anxiety has biological manifestations). 1st we need to address the reality that Anxiety in 100% necessary…