Omg, he is cheating on me! Let’s talk about cheating. No, not the Monopoly kind—although if you’ve flipped a board over fake $500 bills, you know betrayal stings. This time, it’s about infidelity, a topic that makes people squirm like they’ve accidentally clicked “Reply All” on an email confessing they ate Karen’s yogurt. In a … Continue reading Why Do We Cheat? A Review of the Eye-Opening Talk on Infidelity
Hello, dear reader! Grab your favorite beverage—tea, coffee, or whatever you’ve convinced yourself is your "calming ritual"—because today, we’re diving headfirst into the murky waters of sadness, depression, and the occasional awkward hug from life’s emotional rollercoaster. Spoiler alert: You’re allowed to feel sad. You’re even allowed to feel miserable—two days a week, max. (Yes, … Continue reading Sadness vs. Depression: Are We Supposed to Be Happy All the Time?
Note to Reader: To some, the idea I’m about to propose might sound revolutionary. To others, it could seem as obvious as the nose on your face—or the existential dread behind your eyes. Either way, here it is: Mental health is not a destination. Well, it sort of is, but not really. Before you roll … Continue reading Mental Health: Journey or Destination
Imagine you're at a crossroads in your emotional life, struggling with stress, anger, or anxiety. What if I told you that the secret to overcoming these challenges lies not in what happens to you, but in how you think about it? This is the foundation of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), a powerful approach pioneered … Continue reading A Playful Guide to Transforming Your Philosophy and Mental Well-Being
Ever felt like you’re paddling upstream in therapy, trying to change but feeling stuck? That’s where TEAM-CBT’s Paradoxical Agenda Setting (PAS) swoops in like a superhero in a therapist’s cape! Developed by the brilliant Dr. David Burns, the TEAM-CBT model transforms the traditional therapy narrative, giving resistance a seat at the table—and then politely showing … Continue reading The Magic of Paradoxical Agenda Setting: A Journey into TEAM-CBT
Hi there, dear reader (and maybe future therapy enthusiast?). Let’s talk about something most therapists tiptoe around like a cat avoiding a bath: resistance. That’s right—resistance. It’s the part of you that’s clinging to the couch, arms crossed, going, “Change? Nope. Not today, buddy.” I’m a TEAM-CBT therapist, and let me tell you, we don’t … Continue reading Why Your Resistance is Futile… But Also Kind of Awesome
Hey there, friend! Let’s talk about something that might just revolutionize the way you connect with others—whether it’s your grumpy teenager, your chatty coworker, or your impossible-to-please mother-in-law. I’m talking about The Five Secrets of Effective Communication. These aren’t just tools I use in therapy sessions; they’re the Swiss Army knife of human interaction, and … Continue reading How the Five Secrets of Effective Communication Changed My Life (and My Therapy Game)
Hey there, fellow seeker of mental wellness! Grab a cup of coffee (or herbal tea if that’s your thing) and let’s chat about something that might sound boring at first but is actually life-changing—testing in therapy. Now, before you roll your eyes and mutter, “What is this, therapy or algebra class?” let me explain. Testing … Continue reading Why I Test My Therapy Sessions (And Why You Should Work with a Therapist Who Does Too!)
