Sound Psychotherapy Blog
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Keep it Good podcast
I had such a great time sitting with Emily Keepin and Carly Goodwin, recording on their podcast earlier this month. They started Keep it Good in an effort to share personal stories, motivate, laugh, encourage, and strengthen female friendship. I spoke with them about mental health across the board, including holiday prep, seasonal depression, inner…
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Hi there! A little bit about me.
Hello! I wanted to create a separate blog post to introduce myself if you’re new here. While my blog has been a bit inactive lately, I’m ready to jump right back to share some tidbits. Blog posts are not a substitute for therapy, but if it helps you become curious about yourself and your experiences…
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Intent vs impact: how to improve your communication
Let’s look at intent and impact within our communication. Usually with loved (or even liked) ones, there is positive intentionality in conversing. We like to think that we utilize communication to convey a thought, ask a question, or seek understanding. Does the intent in the context of communication really matter? Let’s change the way we…
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New Year’s Resolutions: committing to a year of change
Believe it or not, New Year’s resolutions have already come and gone even though we’re only 3 weeks into January. Many people have stepped away from reaching their goals. How can you identify and commit to your New Year’s Resolutions? More so, how does sustainable change happen? Let’s look at becoming a vegetarian for example:…
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How to maintain your mental health progress while being around family during the holidays
1st and foremost, not every family is horrible. Not everyone experiences trauma around their family of origin. However, there are a lot of folks that spend years working on cultivating a healthy sense of self which sometimes feels diminished around family. These feelings can be heightened around the holidays for a variety of reasons. Many…
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Set yourself up for holiday success by reducing stress
Remember being a kid and marveling at the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season? It is a distant but comforting memory. Over time that memory fades away with the demands of adulthood. Managing the inevitable stress that comes with the holiday season is so important. Every year I remind myself that in order…
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Winter is coming: how to manage seasonal depression & low mood
It’s that time of year again. The clocks are going back, it’s darker earlier, we debate when to start turning the heat on. The winter blues may set it, or more significantly; Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that typically sets in late fall and lasts throughout winter. Many people call…
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The political signs are out but does my vote matter?
Voting has been a right to us (some longer than others) that we exercise during local, mid term, and national elections in November. I often hear people say “what’s the point,” or “I’m just one person, my vote doesn’t count.” Of course it counts! It’s easy to feel like your vote will get lost in…
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Debunking Myths about Depression: Separating Fact from Fiction
World Health Organization shares that 280 million people in the world have depression. Many people know the tell tale symptoms (which are persistent and consistent for at least 2 weeks) however there are many misunderstandings. Let’s debunk some of these myths: If we continue to normalize talking about mental health and debunk the misconceptions, specifically…
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September is suicide prevention and awareness month
Suicide is death caused by someone with the intention to die and the means to do so. It is tragic, confusing, and preventable. 2023 statistics are showing that overall rates of suicide have increased. There has been a slight decrease in suicide in the 10-24 age group as many states have implemented social-emotional learning in…