I recently took a somatic psychology training with Babette Rothchild, author of The Body Remembers Casebook. I gained knowledge about the body’s nervous systems and ways to reorient trauma and panic.
Anti-Bullying
Coming Soon: Online Scheduling
I purchased a practice management software called Therapy Appointment. This tool allows you to book appointments with me online (as my schedule allows and with at least 48 hours notice). You will also have the option to sign up for appointment reminders–via email, phone call or text. Therapy Appointment can also generate superbills, which can be useful with Health Savings Accounts, Out-of-Network health programs, and tax reimbursement. All transactions are HIPAA compliant.When I re-open my practice to new clients, I will post a Therapy Appointment link on this website.
Update: 5/23/14: The Therapy Appointment link has been added.
Celebrating 3 Years
My independent counseling business turned 3 years old! During this time I enhanced my professional knowledge, expanded contracts with insurance companies, and initiated two support groups. I’m ready for another great year.
Lives Restored
Lives Restored is a New York Times video/interview series that profiles the resiliency of five people diagnosed with mental illness.
A Creative Way to Manage Mental Illness
Giulietta Carrelli manages her schizoaffective disorder, in part, by making herself a recognizable public figure. She wears the same clothing style everyday; has unique tattoos; and takes the same route through the city everyday. Strangers get to know her and help her when she experiences psychotic episodes, which she calls “Trouble.”
She expanded her support network by developing her own business (starting with $1,000), which apparently created a toast craze throughout the city. This article gives a poignant narrative about Carrelli and answers the question of “why toast?”
Approach to Problems
Many people avoid problems–or at least avoid discussing them. Some people experience total defeat when a solution does not appear immediately. Here is an approach to problems I encourage and utilize in my practice:
-Problems are discussable. -Most problems do not require an immediate resolution. -Exposing problems may enhance opportunities and choices.Sex Therapy Conference
I attended the Kansas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy conference last week. It was two days full of sex therapy information, presented by Stephanie Buehler of the Buehler Institute. We discussed the diverse, healthy range of sexual expression/sexual orientation/and gender orientations. I gained knowledge about sexual problems and ecosystemic contexts–including individual, medical, and intimate relationship interventions.
Ask Amy
If you enjoy advice columns or processing life conundrums, you may enjoy the Ask Amy series on youtube. Amy Poehler created a series of short videos with titles like: Apologies, Courage, Negativity, and Friendship. Obviously, the information won’t fit every situation–but I hope you get some new ideas or laughs.
Quote about Success and Failure
Occasionally, I will be posting a quote of the day. Today, I’m on a lengthy telephone hold with a bureaucracy. I found a pertinent message:
“Life’s real failure is when you do not realize how close you were to success when you gave up” –unknown