Dreading the Holidays: Unhealthy Communication

Our next topic in our dreading the holidays series is unhealthy family communication. Holidays with the family can be difficult because there may be poor communication patterns between any variety of family members.  I see this a lot with family members that want...

Dreading the Holidays: Taboo Subjects

My holidays come with a helping of Depression and a side of anxiety.  The truth is that it’s not always so easy to have a “happy holidays.” Why are the holidays so difficult to navigate when it comes to mental health?  I believe this is because we must come face to...

First Therapy Session: What to Expect

Starting with a new therapist can be nerve wracking and intimidating.  We often have questions like “did I pick the right one?” or “what if they don’t like me?” or “is this going to help at all?” Don’t worry!  That anxiety is perfectly normal. Whenever we meet someone...

Emotion Regulation: A TED Talk Review

I thoroughly enjoy watching TED Talks as they are a quick way to disseminate some good information.  While I was working at the hospital last week, I came across an interesting TED Talk about emotion regulation. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett explains her recent research...