Below you will find my podcasts and blogs created while practicing at Symmetry Counseling.
Audio versions are available here on SoundCloud or with linked access on each blog post.
If you read my last blog post, some of these concepts will look familiar to you. Part one of this two-part blog series discussed Harry Kraemer’s take on living and leading through a values-based life. It broke down the four principles that values-based leadership is built upon self-reflection, a balanced perspective, true self-confidence, and genuine humility.
Read MoreWhat if someone told you that you’d be able to live a “values-based life by identifying and committing to your values and priorities?” Perhaps what you are saying is important to you isn’t actually aligning with what you truly devote your time to. Maybe you are talking the talk but failing to walk the walk. Sound familiar? It’s okay, you’re not alone.
Read MoreAs we jump into 2020, many people will find themselves focused on New Year’s resolutions and ways they can positively implement change in their lives. It’s collective and cultural – all we will hear about for the next few weeks are New Year’s resolutions.
Read More“The pursuit of achievement distracts from the deeply ordinary activities and relationships that make life meaningful.”
Read MoreYou want festive, you want fun, you want fa-la-la-la-la. However, when it comes to celebrating the holidays (and doing pretty much everything else in the world), things look a bit different this year. Coping with the holidays and the COVID-19 Pandemic isn’t an easy adjustment for anyone.
Read MoreIn order to understand and comprehend what affects us on the outside, we must look inward. We all can’t go outside and do what we normally do, so it’s time to go inside.
Read MoreDid you know that most of our decisions are driven by either love or fear? Thus, these two four letter words entirely drive your behavior and what you choose to do. Which one are you going to give the microphone?
Read MoreHave you been struggling to stay productive or get things done recently? Well, you’re not alone! This time of year when temperatures continue to drop, we spend countless hours of the day inside. This blog will introduce and discuss the following three productivity methods: The Pomodoro Method, the Getting Things Done (GTD) Method, and The Seinfeld Approach.
Read MoreWho are you to judge? I often say this to myself, other people and sometimes my clients, too. Human beings are built to compare and judge themselves and others, yet we have no place to. Regardless of any reason, we have no right to pass judgment towards anyone. People hardly realize their own mistakes, yet they so readily strive to point out the flaws of other people.
Read MoreIt’s crucial to remember that your relationship with yourself is the most important connection you will have in your life. Given this, the way you treat yourself and feel about yourself should bring you up as opposed to down.
Read MoreHere we are still talking about that negative thought loop and thinking errors that we refer to as cognitive distortions. Remember my last blog post that included examples of ten common cognitive distortions? I left off discussing magnifying or minimizing, and here’s part two and the continued list of cognitive distortions.
Read MoreNext time you are experiencing negative thinking, take a moment to check your thoughts, notice, and make some observations. More often than not, you will find that your brain is full of negativity.
Read MoreYou’re a new therapist and you’re heading into the work world enthusiastically and you’re wondering if it might help to know some things first. If you read my previous blog, you will notice that this is a continuation of part one. Here’s part two!
Read MoreCalling all new therapists! This is a two-part blog series that provides new clinicians insight and intel as they head into their first year on the job as a therapist. Spending time helping others lead more productive and happier lives is deeply satisfying and rewarding. You have worked hard to get to this point and it only gets better from here!
Read MoreLife is all about the connections we make and the relationships we sustain that bring joy and happiness into our lives. One of the most important relationships we will have is the one with the person that we choose to spend the rest of our life with. Choosing a life partner is difficult, and following and having trust within your own path with this is key. You’re not late, you’re not early, you’re on time.
Read MoreMy clientele ranges from age eighteen to people in their forties and fifties, so romantic relationships come up in just about every session. The dating world can be confusing, and many clients wonder what to do when they are ready for the next step, but the partner fails to commit and wants to wait and see how and where it goes.
Read MoreYou may have read part one to this blog series, which was titled “Present Over Perfect, Part I: How Is Therapy Similar to Vinegar?” which discussed the similarities between therapy and vinegar, and the many benefits the therapeutic relationship can bring to someone’s life. This blog continues to share some of Shauna Niequist’s ideas and concepts from her book, Present Over Perfect that are worth living by.
Read MoreHas anyone ever told you that it’s okay to see a therapist? Yes, it is okay to see a therapist. Read that again. In fact, 48% of Americans seek counseling and the stigma around mental health has decreased in recent years.
Read MoreYou may have read part one to this blog series, which began discussing the detrimental nature of negative thinking and offering interventions and suggestions for getting out of the unhealthy spiral. Part II shares some continued things that you can do to work against this corrupt thought process.
Read MoreThe downward spiral of negative thinking can be incredibly powerful. We’ve all been there and descended into a damaging thought pattern we don’t want to be in. These interventions might help you to get out of this space of negativity.
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