If you’re exhausted, drained, tired of it all, outraged, or numb, it’s understandable. Give yourself space and time to breathe and grieve. Rest and restore. – Thema Bryant-Davis, PhD Just over a year ago, our lives changed forever. When COVID hit and we were forced into lockdown, most of us were longing for the day […]
Challenging the Fear of Abandonment, with Pat Ogden, PhD
When a client fears abandonment, they may desperately reach out for emotional connection in their relationships . . . . . . only to feel pain and heartbreak when their behavior overwhelms the other person and drives them away. And this can especially be the case when it comes to romantic relationships. Over time, this […]
How Parents Can Create Impactful Moments of Joy for Their Children
For many parents, the daily stress of raising a family during the pandemic is leading to high levels of burnout. You might have a client, friend or family member who’s feeling overwhelmed – or maybe you’re feeling the strain yourself. So in the video below, Lynn Lyons, LICSW, shares some ideas for parents to help […]
How to Help Clients Transform Helplessness into Hopefulness
You might have some clients who are particularly struggling with despair this winter and at a loss on how to continue coping with the pandemic. So how can you help them rediscover some of their internal resources for getting through challenging times? In the video below, Miguel Gallardo, PsyD shares specific questions to do just […]
The Surprising Connection between Posture and Resilience
When patients can’t find words to describe their experience, we can often find clues . . . . . . in their posture, in the ways they move, and even in the limitations to their movement. According to Pat Ogden, PhD, when a client has a greater range of movement options – or “movement vocabulary” […]