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Jan 11
3 min

Therapy for Creatives, Part 7: Hacking Creativity

There are times when we just get stuck. In the creative world, the phenomena has many names: writer’s block, freezing up, stage fright, etc.

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Berating Ourselves into Change: Why Doesn't it Work?

Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Dec 10, 2020
2 min

Berating 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.

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Veronica Welch

Nov 30, 2020
4 min

Four 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 self-car...

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Therapy for Creatives, Part 6: Positive Distraction

Dan Workman

Nov 25, 2020
2 min

Therapy for Creatives, Part 6: Positive Distraction

Therapists & psychiatrists have found ways to use ‘positive distraction' to focus feelings and thoughts to our benefit.

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Therapy for Creatives, Part 5: “So, Why Am I Doing This?!”

Dan Workman

Nov 8, 2020
3 min

Therapy 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.

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Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Oct 1, 2020
5 min

Post-Debate Coping Skills

A short list of coping skills to help you be in the moment and get out of your head after last night's debate.

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Toxic Productivity: Grappling with "Enough"

Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Sep 14, 2020
3 min

Toxic Productivity: Grappling with "Enough"

How to cope when doing "enough" always seems just out of reach.

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Therapy for Creatives, Part 4: The Myth of the Broken Muse

Dan Workman

Sep 6, 2020
3 min

Therapy for Creatives, Part 4: The Myth of the Broken Muse

Finding a creative flow does not require partnering with a broken Muse.

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Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW

Aug 3, 2020
1 min

Why Are We Struggling More Now?

This video explores why you may be struggling currently and offers ways to get through it.

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What the “Berenstain Bears” Can Teach Us About Psychotherapy and Personal Growth

Daniel Katz, Psy.D

Jul 28, 2020
3 min

What 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 a...

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Therapy for Creatives, Part 3: Isolation

Dan Workman

Jul 19, 2020
2 min

Therapy for Creatives, Part 3: Isolation

It may be tempting to hide out in the creative space, which can lead to social and emotional isolation.

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Therapy for Creatives, Part 2: The Risk and Reward of Creative Expression

Dan Workman

Jul 8, 2020
2 min

Therapy for Creatives, Part 2: The Risk and Reward of Creative Expression

Being aware of the benefits and potential costs of being a creative is essential to enjoying good mental health.

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How Structure and 'Small Rituals' Can Improve Mental Health

Dan Workman

Jun 4, 2020
3 min

How Structure and 'Small Rituals' Can Improve Mental Health

Navigating life during the pandemic has been challenging. Sudden changes to all aspects of my life have contributed to a softening of the...

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Daniel Katz, Psy.D

Jun 4, 2020
1 min

Psychotherapy 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

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Dan Workman

May 25, 2020
2 min

Magical Thinking Misunderstood!

Dependence on our ‘rational superpowers’ may put us at risk of ignoring the power of our internal narratives.

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Three Basic Skills for Authentic Expression

Veronica Welch

May 11, 2020
3 min

Three Basic Skills for Authentic Expression

In my view, most people’s simple desire is the authentic expression of their experience.

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3 Keys for Answering To Life in the Middle of a Global Crisis (and any other time)

Veronica Welch

Apr 13, 2020
4 min

3 Keys for Answering To Life in the Middle of a Global Crisis (and any other time)

Regardless of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting you personally, you have the power to respond responsibly for your life.

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Finding Meaning Through Context and the Role of Therapy

Veronica Welch

Mar 17, 2020
3 min

Finding Meaning Through Context and the Role of Therapy

Therapy also serves as a resource for permission and a practice grounds to express in new ways. Being supported in our felt experience...

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A Case and Guide for Doing What You Want

Veronica Welch

Feb 6, 2020
3 min

A Case and Guide for Doing What You Want

Many of my clients right now have a similar sense-that they want to follow what they want...

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