Self-regulation

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Changing Ourselves

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” -- A sentiment attributed to Viktor Frankl he...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Sep 6, 2021

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

Music of the Heart

Some of my friends and acquaintances tell me that they are sensitive to loud music. When music is too loud...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Jul 27, 2020

How to Cope with Guilt

Sometimes we experience guilt after behaving in a way that doesn’t align with what we want or what we value...

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Jul 20, 2020

Experiencing Disappointment

In the era of COVID-19, we have had to contend with planned events being disrupted. Even as we move into "reopening," it's disheartening...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Jun 8, 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

App Review: Clear Fear

In the age of technology, why not use your smartphone to help you manage your mental health?

Vicky Brandt, LMHC

Apr 20, 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

Swipe Right on Self-Restraint

A common phrase I hear among friends and social circles is “I just binge-watched [insert name of show]”. We live in a world where one can...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Mar 30, 2020

Maintaining Mental Health in the Midst of a Pandemic

In the midst of the global pandemic of COVID-19, the world is rapidly changing. Daily news delivers messaging that slowly strips away our...

Bethany Kregiel, LMHC

Mar 23, 2020