People who remain resilient and hardy during the pandemic are those who have developed the skills of resilience and hardiness. Hardy people are not the lucky ones; they’re the ones who make the decision to remain resilient and hardy. They’re the ones who have developed a plan for increasing their resilience and hardiness. They’re the […]
Hardiness in a time of COVID-19
If we are to cope successfully with the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a number of healthy attitudes and skills that we must employ. Here are three: Commitment. Control. Challenge. These attitudes together are what authors Stein and Bartone identify as the building blocks – the mindset – of hardiness. Their book is “Hardiness: Making Stress […]
In Transition to Teletherapy
On March 22nd Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order in an attempt to slow transmission of the COVID-19 virus (Check here for updates). Polis highlighted what the CDC has reported: this virus is highly transmissible through “community spread” – that is where the source of the infection is unknown. He reiterated the urgency […]
Power Tools to Build Your Resilience
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, […]
