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Have you ever thought about your thoughts? This process of thinking about your thoughts (called “metacognition”) may seem odd at first, but it is actually very important. There is a…

Let me tell you a joke.  Why do bananas have to put on sunscreen before they go to the beach? Because they might peel!  Wow that was a good one,…

Motivation is defined as the willingness and/or desire to do something. In the New Year, many of us make resolutions, set new goals, and tackle the year with a fresh…

Overgeneralization Cognitive distortions are viewed as patterns of thought that reinforce a person’s negative thoughts or emotions. These distortions can interfere with how someone perceives a conversation, event or relationship.…

While reading a book about the many ways to treat trauma, I was reminded of the positive and powerful benefits of writing.  I encourage many of my clients to give…

Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns and unfortunately, teens are not immune to facing depression. Parents and family members can often feel helpless when a loved…

Recently I wrote a blog about working towards being comfortable with uncomfortable. Reference the blog for full details but the idea is, if we are uncomfortable we are making changes…

Mental Cognitive distortions are viewed as patterns of thought that reinforce a person’s negative thoughts or emotions. These distortions can interfere with how someone perceives a conversation, event or relationship.…

A common practice in addressing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adolescents is the trauma narrative. Story is a way of desensitizing ourselves to what happened to us, and is a…

In my office I often hear clients tell me about the patterns in their life “I keep going after the same guys that are no good” or “why am I…