Photo by Katerina Holmes on Pexels.com A common concern brought to light in therapy is the tendency for clients to be too hard on themselves, to be too rigid with their expectations, or to fall prey to all or nothing thinking. These thoughts might sound like “It’s not good enough”, “This is not how I… Continue reading Redefining Success: Prioritizing Mental Health in Tumultuous Times
Author: yourbestself217
Body Image: Change Your Narrative
If you are not feeling good about your body know that you are not alone. Body dissatisfaction is so common that the research literature even refers to it as normative discontent, meaning it is normal not to feel good about your body. We are bombarded with messages that our body is not good enough. Think… Continue reading Body Image: Change Your Narrative
The Misconceptions Behind Self Harming Behaviors
Self harm is on the rise* in the US and around the globe. Yet many misconceptions around the behavior continue to persist. These misconceptions often lead to missed opportunities to intervene and provide proper treatment. It also leaves those who self-harm feeling stigmatized and ashamed to ask for help. What is Self Harm? Self-harm is… Continue reading The Misconceptions Behind Self Harming Behaviors
Netflix’s The Social Dilemma: A Therapist’s Perspective
A still from docudrama The Social Dilemma. Photograph: Netflix Lately, our virtual offices have been full of teenagers complaining their parents are “crazy” and “taking away their technology” after watching Netflix’s documentary, The Social Dilemma. We also have parents calling in a panic that their child is going to commit suicide if they remain on… Continue reading Netflix’s The Social Dilemma: A Therapist’s Perspective
Guest Blog: How Parents Can Help During Virtual Learning
Tips from MCPS School Counselor Nicole Scarola The pressure to be successful during virtual learning can be overwhelming and defeating for students and families. Parental involvement and stress directly correlate to student achievement. Intuitively, children are sponges, and feed off of their parents' energy, anxiety, and pressures. Currently, parents are facing challenges with fulfilling multiple… Continue reading Guest Blog: How Parents Can Help During Virtual Learning