Let’s be real—uncertainty is the worst. If life had a customer service department, we'd all be calling in, demanding an immediate update on our future. "Yes, hi, I’d like to know if this new job will work out? And also, will my houseplants survive the next two months? No? Can I speak to the manager?" … Continue reading Embracing the Unknown: A Survival Guide for Uncertainty (No Crystal Ball Required!)
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
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)
