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Silencing the Troll Inside Your Head

…remely helpful. Notice when your inner critic comes online Most of us have trouble distinguishing our critical inner voice from our real point of view. This is in large part because we are so used to experiencing negative thoughts toward ourselves that we barely notice when we’re having them. We may be more aware of the painful feelings the attacks generate such as humiliation, anxiety, or shame, but we fail to catch on to what we’re telling ourse…

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Coping With Loneliness During a Pandemic

…entirely new meaning to us as individuals and as a society. Many of us are experiencing isolation in a way we never have before. As of now, 95 percent of Americans are under order to stay home to help stop the spread of COVID-19. While social distancing is an absolutely necessary life-saving measure, this new state of solitude can affect people’s mental health. In fact, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline has recently seen a 300 percent increa…

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It Is Possible For You to Reduce Your Stress

…er. We will get through this together. Remember, healing trauma happens in relationships. And remember, compassion is a huge ally. Let’s remember to have compassion for ourselves—and for each other. If you are having trouble and need support, a trauma-informed therapist can help. If you’re looking for support, reach out to Brickel & Associates to learn more about our teletherapy options during the stay-at-home orders or other resources to manage s…

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6 Rules to Live By When You Discipline Your Child

…sense of morality and responsibility. You want them to feel secure in your relationship, but understand that they won’t always get their way. When you think about your goal for the interaction, you can take more conscious, effective steps to get there. 3. Connect on an emotional level. This is a point Dr. Siegel beautifully illustrates in his book and will elaborate on in his upcoming Webinar on “No Drama-Discipline.” When a child is falling apart…

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Breaking Free from Addiction

…diction: Identify – It is vital to identify the thoughts that get you into trouble and lure you into destructive behavior. Even though these thoughts may seem friendly or calming, they should be recognized as an enemy. I often advise clients to look for patterns in their behavior. What occurs or goes through your mind right before you take a self-destructive action? What situations tempt you? What scenarios do you feel are dangerous? By identifyin…

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It’s Not Me: It’s My OCD: Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

…e slip away. The scariest thing about OCD is how real it feels when you’re experiencing it. Crazy as it may look to an outside observer watching you switch on and off a light several times or count to four before entering a room, these are things your brain is telling you to do, as if they are completely routine methods of behavior – as if there was no other way to turn on a light or enter a room. This is not to say that those of us who’ve suffere…

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5 Things We Can All Do to Help Stop Suicide

…s for suicide that we can all look out for when we think someone may be in trouble. Common signs such as isolating oneself or perceiving oneself as a burden can cause a suicidal individual to withdraw, and therefore, we may be less inclined to notice what that person is going through. By getting to know these warning signs, we can be more aware, ask more questions, and intervene more quickly when someone needs our help. Warning Signs for Suicide C…

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How Standing Up for Yourself Helps You Fight Depression

…al health disorder in the United States, with nearly one in 10 U.S. adults experiencing some form of it. Depression is affecting younger and younger generations, and sadly, it is on the rise. According to theWorld Health Organization, by the year 2020, depression will be the second most common health problem in the world. With October being Depression Awareness Month, I’m probably not the first to bring this subject to your attention, but what if…

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Military Suicide: A New Battle to Save Lives Must Begin by Dr. Lisa Firestone

…o back home, where long absences and personality shifts take their toll on relationships. This combination of factors is sure to increase soldiers’ stress and depression levels, as they pin their hopes on an ending that does not come or does not turn out as they had hoped. So what can we do? First of all, everyone who is entering, exiting or currently serving in the military could be assessed in terms of suicide risk. Walter Reed Army Medical Cent…

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The Unselfish Art of Prioritizing Yourself

…s their parents as full and fulfilled people in and of themselves, thereby experiencing their parents’ example and not just their devotion. This is true in all of our relationships. If we don’t practice self-care and find healthy ways to meet our needs as individuals, we tend to have less energy, complain more, drag our feet, feel more resentment, criticize ourselves and others, all of which can be draining to all the people we are seeking to bene…

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