Posts by Emily Beck
Managing Mondays
Monday. Just the word can strike feelings of dread and anxiety. Monday means the beginning of the work or school week. It also the end of the weekend, the time we designate to relax, spend time with family or friends, get things done like cook or clean, go on trips, or just do nothing. Managing…
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8 Common Therapy Myths
Therapy is an ever-changing field. There is a lot of mystery around the therapy process, especially for those who have never experienced it. With mental health stigma and confidentiality, it can be hard to know what truly goes on in a therapy session unless you are in the room. There are a lot of misconceptions…
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Distraction- An Excellent Coping Skill
“I didn’t pay attention because I was distracted, ” “Distracted Driving” “That person is a distraction”. All of these examples make distraction look pretty negative. When we think of the word distraction, we think that we are being pulled away from responsibilities in a way that is unkind, harmful, or even, in the case of…
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Understanding Negative Emotions
(9/30/22) As therapists, we encourage positive self-talk We encourage doing things that make you happy, and becoming your most authentic self. While all of these things are wonderful, we also need to address the other side of things; Negative emotions happen even when we are doing well in our mental health journey. When we are…
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Structure in Unstructured Times
(6/14/22) We made it to summer! As we enter the summer months, the days get longer, the weather gets warmer, and we tend to let out a collective sigh of relief. Even if your work schedule doesn’t change during the summer, something about this time of year feels different. Lazier, less scheduled, and more open…
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Introvert or Extrovert?
(May 26, 2022) Which one are you? The terms introvert and extrovert are often used in casual conversation, and many people identify with one or the other. These terms, while used frequently, can be misused or misunderstood. So, what does it mean to be an introvert or an extrovert? An introvert is someone who gets…
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The Power of Humor
(April 19, 2022) “Laughter is the best medicine” What does this phrase mean? Laughter in and of itself can’t cure colds, broken limbs, or kidney disease. So why do we say that laughter is “medicine”? Often, though not always, what we mean is that humor makes us feel better. Humor is an important tool in…
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A Beginners Guide to Radical Acceptance
(March 21, 2022) You are awake and it’s 2:03 in the morning. Your alarm is set to go off at 6 am. You say to yourself “ok, if I fall asleep right NOW I can get 3 hours and 57 minutes of sleep” How do you feel? Anxious? Stressed about the following day? Not a…
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Is It Time to Break Up with Your Therapist?
(February 16, 2022) Therapy, at its core, is a relationship. You meet with someone regularly and they help you work through some of your most personal and painful experiences. They help you cope with your moods, help you get resources, and provide you with a model for what relationships can look like. The difference between…
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Online vs. Traditional Therapy
(January 5, 2022) Online vs Traditional Therapy If you are a consumer of media, you are likely familiar with online therapy platforms. At first glance, there does not seem to be a downside. What are the benefits and drawbacks to traditional therapy? What can traditional therapy do, that online therapy cannot? Let’s break down some…
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