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Putting OCD on blast: Highlights from the 2024 IOCDF Online Conference
I attended the International OCD Federation’s virtual conference in 2024, and here are some of the highlights of my experience at this wonderful event.
Why Reminders ‘Don’t Work,’ and learning ACT for ADHD
Hey—we’re not the ones that made a world where people have to remember a bajillion little things, appointments, lists, chores, tasks, and people’s names in any given day. We’re just the people who live here. But while the “typical,” non-ADHDer, can seem to hold and recall a reasonable amount of these things, ADHDers tend to, well—what were we talking about?
How to Meditate, the very basics.
We often think of meditation as something for other people. If you’d like to see how meditation can be for you, I’ve compiled a few links and tools to get you started.
Patience is *not a Virtue or: How to Have More Patience
With kids, with parents, at work, or in Traffic… the stresses of modern life can tax our patience big time. When you blow your stack, you’re not weak. You’re just tired. Here are some ways to reframe the concept of patience and use that new understanding to put more patience in your active life!
How to Pull Out of the Mental Spiral
“I spiral out.” “I start to spiral.” How the language we use to describe our experiences helps shape those experiences.
What is Group Therapy Like?
…Yup, every group is going to be different based on each of these factors. But you clicked this blog because the title promised "what's group therapy like?" So let's talk turkey--and we’ll get you up to speed in less than time it takes to scroll through your ex-partners' latest pool-party pics.
5 Tips for Choosing a Therapist in Colorado
Choosing a therapist is an important decision, and I’m here to help. By keeping these five tips in mind, you can find a therapist who is a good fit for your needs and start prioritizing your mental health today.
Self Reliance: Rocket Fuel for Depression and Anxiety
Self-reliance is an important trait. Taking care of oneself is what adults do. But realistically, taking care of yourself often means leaning on somebody else.