CATEGORY: The Brain & Change 54 articles
The Brain and Mental Health - an exploration of the connection. How your mind effects your thoughts feelings and behaviors.
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7 Day Intimacy Challenge
Posted by: Shannon Oliver-O'Neil, LCSW Therapist, Supervisor of Interns, Art Museum / Fairmount Office Manager
Intimacy is the building block of emotional health. Without it, meaningful relationships are hard to create, let alone maintain. Despite its importance, many people struggle with building intimacy across their…
Balancing Your Thoughts
Posted by: Alex Robboy, CAS, MSW, LCSW Individual, Couples & Family Therapy IMAGO Certified Marriage Counselor AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor Founder & Director of the Center for Growth Inc.
How to Change Your Negative Mental Filter
Do you find that you are often focusing on the negative thoughts or events around you? Do you ignore or discount positive experiences…
Asking for Help
Posted by: Richard (Rick) Snyderman, Richard (Rick) Snyderman, LPC, CADC, CSAT, NCC
Asking for help may seem easy for some and difficult for others. Usually it is not asking for help itself that is the issue, but the meaning or…
Your First Time
Posted by: Richard (Rick) Snyderman, Richard (Rick) Snyderman, LPC, CADC, CSAT, NCC
Okay. Be honest. When you first read this title, Your First Time, were you thinking this article was going to be about sex? Especially given that one of…
Hardships Are Temporary
Posted by: Melvin Tillman, Melvin Tillman, MA
It doesn’t matter who you are or how many luxuries you have; every person is going to experience hardships in their life. These are the moments…
Am I Too Emotional
Posted by: Melvin Tillman, Melvin Tillman, MA
“Am I too emotional?” is a question that many people ask about themselves. There is the worry that they’re being overly “dramatic,” “sensitive,” or “extra.” This…
Creating a Mantra Card
Posted by: Alex Robboy, CAS, MSW, LCSW Individual, Couples & Family Therapy IMAGO Certified Marriage Counselor AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor Founder & Director of the Center for Growth Inc.
In Hindu and Buddhist practices, mantras are considered sacred phrases that are sung or spoken in order to enhance concentration during meditation. These days, psychologists, yogis, and others have borrowed…
Tidying Up Your Mind
Posted by: Alex Robboy, CAS, MSW, LCSW Individual, Couples & Family Therapy IMAGO Certified Marriage Counselor AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor Founder & Director of the Center for Growth Inc.
Using the KonMari Method to Let Go of Unhelpful Core Beliefs
You have likely heard about the Netflix show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. You may have spent hours binge…
Overcoming Negativity Bias
Posted by: Tonya McDaniel, ABD, MEd in Human Sexuality, MSW, LSW
Overcoming negativity bias is far more complicated than most people imagine. Though we often split the world into optimists and pessimists, the reality is our brains are hypervigilant to threats…
Accessing Your Wise Mind
Posted by: Tonya McDaniel, ABD, MEd in Human Sexuality, MSW, LSW
Considering the fast pace of our world, it is not surprising that we may engage in reactive responses or employ knee-jerk decisions. However, if we can find a way to…
Benefits of Your Wise Mind
Posted by: Tonya McDaniel, ABD, MEd in Human Sexuality, MSW, LSW
In the late 1980’s, Dr. Marsha Linehan created a cognitive behavioral treatment known as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for chronic suicidal, self-injurious individuals who struggled with emotion regulation. A key…
How to Transition from College to Work
Posted by: Melvin Tillman, Melvin Tillman, MA
For many, college can be a wonderful time of self-exploration, connecting with others, and engaging in fun activities. Regardless if you went to college for four years or more, transitioning…
Self Care during the Holidays
Posted by: Center for Growth Therapists
For some the holiday time can be an exciting time of year filled with great food, loved ones, and traditions. For others, it can bring feelings of anxiety, loneliness, frustration…
Don’t React, Respond: How to Better Control Your Emotion
Posted by: Melvin Tillman, Melvin Tillman, MA
Have you been in a conversation or a situation where someone has said something that’s triggered you to react? Maybe you’ve become angry, or frustrated, or sad? And once you…
Present Moment Awareness
Posted by: Center for Growth Therapists
Do you find yourself stuck in the past, ruminating over previous conversations or interactions? Or maybe you’re focused on the future, stressing about what could happen or how your future…