Just Got Diagnosed – Founded by Gary McClain, PhD

As humans, we are constantly engaging in self-talk, an ongoing internal dialogue. As we talk with ourselves, we often fall into self-imposed labels, like “loser,” “inept,” or “sick.” Our unconscious minds have a way of integrating those labels, resulting in a hit to our self-esteem as well as potentially behaving in a way that supports these labels. How are you labeling yours...

So… how are you feeling?

Hold on! Before you answer that. I am talking about, you know, emotions.

Glad, sad, mad, scared, ashamed…?

These are some of the words therapists use to help get their clients started on identifying their feelings. You might be using these words, among many others, to identify your own feelings. If so, good for you! Howev...

During the holiday season, we often find ourselves worrying about ovindulging. With food. With overscheduling. With falling off our self-care routines. The result? We focus more on what might go wrong and miss out on the joy. But how do you not have so much joy that you neglect taking care of yourself? Take a look at my article on this topic: