birkhold3Dec 17, 20213 minThe Gift of a Generous InterpretationIn the spirit of the holidays and gift-giving, I’d like to explain why the gift of a generous interpretation is a wonderful gift to give...
Dan WorkmanJul 1, 20212 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 11: Selective Attention & Making Sense of the WorldThe creative person has an extra set of 'mental muscles' that are exercised each time novel solutions are formed.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSWMar 19, 20213 minDoing Your "Best" Is Holding You BackDoing your best seems like a simple idea, but in the mind of a perfectionist, it's a fast-track to burnout. Sound familiar? This is for you.
Dan WorkmanMar 5, 20212 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 8: Sharpening the SawTaking breaks from creative work is really hard but totally necessary.
Dan WorkmanJan 11, 20213 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 7: Hacking CreativityThere are times when we just get stuck. In the creative world, the phenomena has many names: writer’s block, freezing up, stage fright, etc.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSWDec 10, 20202 minBerating Ourselves into Change: Why Doesn't it Work?If I'm harder on myself, I'll be more motivated to change, right? Let's unpack this myth and find the steps to sustainable change.
-Nov 30, 20204 minFour Keys to Sexual Self-Care We generally understand what is healthy for the body, mind and emotions, but sexuality is a category of its own when it comes to...
Dan WorkmanNov 25, 20202 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 6: Positive DistractionTherapists & psychiatrists have found ways to use ‘positive distraction' to focus feelings and thoughts to our benefit.
Dan WorkmanNov 8, 20203 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 5: “So, Why Am I Doing This?!”Every client brings their unique gifts to therapy. I'm grateful that I get to work with people who already have creative tools.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSWOct 1, 20205 minPost-Debate Coping SkillsA short list of coping skills to help you be in the moment and get out of your head after last night's debate.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSWSep 14, 20203 minToxic Productivity: Grappling with "Enough"How to cope when doing "enough" always seems just out of reach.
Dan WorkmanSep 6, 20203 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 4: The Myth of the Broken MuseFinding a creative flow does not require partnering with a broken Muse.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSWAug 3, 20201 minWhy Are We Struggling More Now?This video explores why you may be struggling currently and offers ways to get through it.
Daniel Katz, Psy.DJul 28, 20203 minWhat the “Berenstain Bears” Can Teach Us About Psychotherapy and Personal Growth Much to my delight I recently discovered that old episodes of the “Berenstain Bears” can be found online. I read several of those books...
Dan WorkmanJul 19, 20202 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 3: IsolationIt may be tempting to hide out in the creative space, which can lead to social and emotional isolation.
Dan WorkmanJul 8, 20202 minTherapy for Creatives, Part 2: The Risk and Reward of Creative ExpressionBeing aware of the benefits and potential costs of being a creative is essential to enjoying good mental health.
Dan WorkmanJun 4, 20203 minHow Structure and 'Small Rituals' Can Improve Mental HealthNavigating life during the pandemic has been challenging. Sudden changes to all aspects of my life have contributed to a softening of the...
Daniel Katz, Psy.DJun 4, 20201 minPsychotherapy is not a quick fix People often assume that counseling is a quick fix. When dealing with something as complex as our mind and emotions this is rarely the case
Dan WorkmanMay 25, 20202 minMagical Thinking Misunderstood!Dependence on our ‘rational superpowers’ may put us at risk of ignoring the power of our internal narratives.
-May 11, 20203 minThree Basic Skills for Authentic ExpressionIn my view, most people’s simple desire is the authentic expression of their experience.