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Perfectionism
To learn more about how I work with perfectionism check out a recent “Reddit Ask Me Anything” that I did: Reddit Perfectionism Perfectionism can be a strength to help us be successful and achieve our goals. However, we need to be aware of when it becomes detrimental to our well-being. To learn more about how…
Online Therapy
If you are reading this you may be considering the idea of starting online therapy. With everything that is going on these days with COVID-19, online therapy may be the only feasible option for you to begin receiving therapy services, but you may not realize the many benefits of online therapy: Familiarity: You can grab…
One Way to Decrease Worrying
It is very common for individuals who experience anxiety to have repetitive thoughts that are causing significant levels of distress. This can create a repetitive cycle in which we just end up feeling worse. In these two videos, I guide you through two different versions of a mindfulness meditation that can help to reduce the negative…
Increasing Self-Compassion
We often tend to judge ourselves instead of accepting who we are. It is important to not just be compassionate towards others, but to also be compassionate towards yourself. You may find this meditation on Loving Kindness difficult at first, but this is something that can help cultivate self-compassion over time. In this video, I guide you…
Relaxation – Body Scan Meditation
One way that we can practice mindfulness is through a technique called the “Body Scan.” The goal of this technique is to help us connect with our body’s sensations in a mindful and nonjudgmental manner. It involves us focusing on different parts of our body without judgment. In this video, I guide you through the…
Mindful Breathing
Mindful Breathing is a mindfulness technique that helps us practice being aware of and “anchoring” ourself in the present moment by focusing on our breath. Mindfulness is the ability to focus on the present moment without worrying about the future or ruminating on the past. Mindfulness has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression as…
Grounding Ourselves With Our Senses
Sometimes when we are feeling really overwhelmed we get caught up in what is happening around us and we forget to check in with ourselves. This could lead to increased feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, headaches, muscle tension, etc. One way to help ground ourselves and bring us back into the present moment is through…