Risk factors create vulnerability to mental health and substance abuse problems. Resilience is a set of attitudes and behaviors you can employ to help you cope and thrive.
What were you thinking?
Out of focus, biased thinking gets in your way, and makes your life miserable. We’re thinking all the time. We think about everything we encounter in life. Here are some of things we think about at any given point on any given day. Money & Finance Career & Work Health & Fitness Fun & Recreation […]
Use the Power of Solution-Focused Therapy to Thrive
What is Solution-Focused Therapy? As the term implies, Solution-Focused Therapy helps you identify solutions to the problems you’re facing, rather than focus on what caused your problem, how long you’ve been struggling with it, or what keeps the problem going. Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) helps you identify and use the strengths, resources, and abilities you already […]
Use the Power of Positive CBT to Help You Thrive
What is CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – CBT – is one of the most effective tools of therapy developed to help people experiencing challenges such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders (addictions), and other issues. Many people who struggle with challenges like these experience rapid and lasting relief when treated with CBT. The reason for […]
Announcing a new location!
As of April 8, 2019, I’ve moved to a new location. Meet me at 9351 Grant St Suite #480. Thornton, CO 80221. The office is conveniently located at the southeast corner of Thornton Parkway & I-25. The change of address also means a change in the way to schedule appointments. Call me today at 303-900-7067 […]
10 To Do’s and Pay Off’s for Men
I like to do lists. They help organize my thinking and planning. Big-picture to do lists help me align my actions with my life-goals. Authors Kiselica and Englar-Carlson offer a framework for developing a positive, strength-based to do list. You can find a link to their article at the end of this blog. To Do […]
What are you tolerating?
At one time or another, everyone will encounter problems like anxiety, depression, anger, stress, low self-esteem or self-consciousness, or impulsiveness. Some people will face the added struggle of addictions or trauma. Are you tolerating your problems? Or have you grown tired of tolerating life, and are ready to take intentional, practical, effective steps to change, grow, […]
Stress – Know the symptoms. Do something about it.
Is stress a problem today? Absolutely! In a recent search, Google returned 474 million articles on “stress” and “mental health”! The top search results were from well researched and well written articles from such places as webmd, the American Psychological Association, and the Mayo Clinic. Is stress a problem? It’s an epidemic! Is stress a […]
Depression – Recognize the symptoms. Do something about it.
What is Depression? This 9-item assessment will help you identify how much depression you’re experiencing. You can also ask those who know you well to answer it for you – that is, do they see this to be true of you? PHQ-9 – Recognize Depression Is depression interfering with your life and relationships? If so, […]
Anxiety – Recognize the symptoms. Do something about it.
What is Anxiety? This 7-item assessment will help you identify how much anxiety you’re experiencing. You can also ask those who know you well to answer it for you – that is, do they see this to be true of you? GAD-7 If you believe anxiety is interfering with your life and relationships, it might […]
