Substance Use

How to Identify Your Goals for Therapy

Questions and steps that will be helpful in preparing for therapy and understanding why emphasizing the present is most helpful.

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Countering the Lingering Effects of Trauma

Childhood trauma sometimes feels like it will never end. Learn some ways you can start countering it's effects today!

How to Diffuse an Argument or Properly Apologize

I'm not perfect (far from it). Sometimes I say regrettable or inelegant things in life and in therapy. Learn how I recover from my mistakes!

Choosing Compassion (in a Time of Hate)

How do we find compassion in the midst of a hate-fueled time in our history? Develop some of the perspective and tools it takes to find it.

How to Diffuse an Argument or Properly Apologize

I'm not perfect (far from it). Sometimes I say regrettable or inelegant things in life and in therapy. Learn how I recover from my mistakes!

How to Relieve Anger When Expressing It Doesn't Help

There is a lot of anger going around right now. These are some simple tools and tips to help ourselves continue to be constructive

What To Do When We Don't Want To Forgive (Part 2)

The second entry on a pair of posts about the process of forgiveness and how to work through hurts that we struggle to move past

What To Do When We Don't Want To Forgive (Part 1)

Forgiveness is a loaded work in America. Find out some of the steps we can take to really heal from deep wounds inflicted by others.