Therapy
Are You Caught in a Drama Triangle?
When we continue to enable dysfunctional behavior, we fall prey to the Drama Triangle. Developed by Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UC, San Francisco Stephen Karman, the Drama Triangle consists of three roles, Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor. While you might see yourself and your loved ones as a specific role, in truth, each person…
Read MoreFrom Fear to Freedom – How Counseling Can Help You Thrive
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years counseling experience, I’ve developed some habits, for better a worse, as a counselor. One of the better habits is ending the first session early to leave more time for wrapping up and preparing for the next session I usually start by saying something like, “We need to close…
Read MorePlay to Help Improve your Mood
Ever wonder what your therapists do when you’re not around? This day, I caught them playing! And as the head of the practice, I wholeheartedly support that! Why, you ask? Because play is an important part of good mental health! Benefits of Play on Mental Wellness Burns Off Stress. Dot-com companies have known for…
Read MoreConfidentiality in Therapy for Kids and Teens
Do you want your child to attend therapy but aren’t sure what the therapist will tell you? Are you afraid that your child might tell the therapist things they won’t tell you? Do you wonder what you can do to help the process? Read on to answer these questions and more. What Should I Expect…
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