Sound Psychotherapy Blog
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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…
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Reframing Communication: What I Won’t Say to My Child and Why
To foster healthy communication with our children and break generational patterns, it’s vital to rethink what we say. Here are some phrases I’ll avoid and the reasons why: By being conscious of our language, we can ensure our children grow up with a healthier understanding of communication and self-expression.
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Daily mood & energy drainers
It’s so easy to list all of the things that help our mood…eat well, sleep 8 hours, and exercise. This may be a little “reverse psychology” but it might be easier to point out all of the not-so-great activities we do that drain us. And if we’re up for the change, here are 4 topics…