Should vs. Could: From Force to Possibility
I've been thinking of "should" vs. "could." "I should go to bed." "I should exercise more." "I should just get over this hurt." In therapy, I often talk with clients…
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Every parent goes through it at some point. The big emotions, screaming, crying, resisting, talking back--maybe even hitting, kicking, or biting. Our little humans are just learning how to feel…
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Supporting a Loved one With BPD (3/3)
Click here for parts 1 or 2 in this 3 part series Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood human experience that deeply impacts not only the…
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Supporting Loved ones with BPD (2/3)
Click here for part 1 in this 3 part series Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood human experience that deeply impacts not only the individual with…
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Supporting Your Loved One With Borderline Personality Disorder (1/3)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood human experience that deeply impacts not only the individual with the diagnosis, but many of their loved ones as well.…
Befriending our Nervous System
A major zeitgeist of modern therapeutic research is that our minds and bodies are more fully connected than previously realized. In a very real way, we process our experiences in…
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Recognizing Depression in Teens
In 2023, we are no stranger to people discussing the recent increase of mental illnesses among teens. While it is true that increased stress, decreased connection, and a multitude of…
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What Good are Emotions?
The room buzzed with conversation as my family and I sat down for dinner, excited to finally have everyone in the same room. The food smelled amazing as we passed…
Intense Emotions
What do I do with overwhelming, intense emotions? Intense emotion brings intense urges to act quickly to change or satisfy the emotion. An intense fear response triggered in the sympathetic nervous system creates quick reactions, saving us from car crashes, falls, and many other near-misses. But there are times when acting on intense emotions just gets us in more trouble.
Emotion Over or Under-Regulation
Many problematic patterns in living are related to either under-regulating or over-regulating emotions. Over time, habits of over or under-regulating our emotions can cause problems in our relationships and can contribute to depression and anxiety. Read on if you'd like to find out more about over and under-regulation. Where is your default? How is this impacting your life?