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Balancing Your See-Saw

When avoiding external conflict, we are not always removing the concern so much as absorbing it internally. It can feel safer to bring it...

My Nguyen Nguyen, LMHC

Dec 21, 2020

The Courage of the Bushido

The Bushido is the code of conduct used by the Japanese samurai. From this philosophy, Stephanie Russell writes a book called...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Dec 14, 2020

Lessons Learned from 2020 Election Week

As I write this post on the Saturday morning after Election Day, I’m surprised that I haven’t officially learned the outcome of the 2020...

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Nov 16, 2020

Agree to Disagree

In life, it’s inevitable that one will interact with someone who has a different view than you. Whether in the realm of politics....

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Oct 5, 2020

Pandemic and Pumpkin Spice

What are some things that come to mind with the fall season? I think of pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, cool crisp air...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Sep 28, 2020

Learning from the Samurai: Being Tessen Ready

What is a tessen? In Japanese samurai tradition, a tessen is a folding fan designed in a fashion that has multiple uses.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Aug 31, 2020

How to Deal with Anger

or some people, anger is a scary emotion that feels impossible to show. For others, anger can be a go-to emotion for a variety of...

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Aug 10, 2020

A Peaceful Mindset

Peace like a river. Growing up, I heard this phrase from people who exuded a peaceful outlook in their day-to-day lives.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

May 11, 2020

Catastrophizing Within a Catastrophe

Many people with anxiety right now are not dealing with a catastrophe for the first time; they may have imagined this pandemic or other...

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

May 4, 2020

The Discipline of Docility

“At its core, docility is the means to a greater awareness of what action is needed at the moment—or whether action is appropriate at all."

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Apr 13, 2020

Both/And Thinking

If we can move from “either/or” thinking to “both/and” thinking, we might find ourselves becoming more flexible, understanding others’....

Vicky Brandt, LMHC

Feb 22, 2020

Room for Gentleness

Is there room for gentleness here and now? Growing up, my idea of strength was a big, muscular, cis-gender man who shows no sign of...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Feb 17, 2020

The Golden Rule

"Treat others as you would like others to treat you." Numerous cultures and religious traditions espouse this adage. In 2001, the English...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Dec 23, 2019

Essential Coping Skills

Having a moment? Need a coping skill, but can’t figure out what to do? Here's a list of 15 basic coping skills.

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Nov 4, 2019

Assertiveness: Changing Aggressive Responses

If you’re an aggressive person, it might be hard for you to make room for the needs of others in your interpersonal relationships.

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Jul 29, 2019