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Therapy for Creatives, Part 8: Sharpening the Saw
Taking breaks from creative work is really hard but totally necessary.

Dan Workman
Mar 5, 20212 min read


ADHD and Personality; What Personality Assessment Can Add to the Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD
A brief summary of how personality testing can lead to a better understanding of ADHD

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Feb 1, 20216 min read


Managing Uncertainty in 2021 (Here We Go Again)
Between vaccine confusion, political unrest, and more, managing feelings of uncertainty may be 2021's most crucial skill.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW
Jan 30, 20214 min read


ADHD and Quality of Life, Beyond Symptoms
ADHD affects approximately 4% of adults and can have a negative impact on multiple areas of an individual’s life. This includes health...

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Jan 18, 20213 min read


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.

Dan Workman
Jan 11, 20213 min read


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.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW
Dec 10, 20202 min read


The Neurobiology of Trauma
One of the most disturbing aspects of trauma is that it can be experienced as though the traumatic event is continually happening.

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
Dec 4, 20203 min read


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...
Veronica Welch
Nov 30, 20204 min read


Therapy for Creatives, Part 6: Positive Distraction
Therapists & psychiatrists have found ways to use ‘positive distraction' to focus feelings and thoughts to our benefit.

Dan Workman
Nov 25, 20202 min read


Conceptualizing AA Chips as Transitional Objects
This post is a heavily edited version of a paper I wrote in school. I think these concepts are helpful for many people, so I hope I was...

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Nov 23, 20205 min read


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.

Dan Workman
Nov 8, 20203 min read


What's the Scariest Thing to Bring up in Therapy?
Tips and considerations for bringing up difficult topics in therapy.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW
Oct 28, 20204 min read


Empowered Mental Health Treatment with Amneh Amro
Amneh Amro, PA-C discusses her approach to treating mental health conditions holistically and medically.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW
Oct 27, 20201 min read


What's Going on with the Texas Social Work Code of Conduct?
Let's unpack Texas' decision to make it so social workers can now discriminate against LGBTQIA and disabled individuals and what to do now.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW
Oct 16, 20203 min read


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.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW
Sep 30, 20205 min read


Toxic Productivity: Grappling with "Enough"
How to cope when doing "enough" always seems just out of reach.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW
Sep 14, 20203 min read


Therapy for Creatives, Part 4: The Myth of the Broken Muse
Finding a creative flow does not require partnering with a broken Muse.

Dan Workman
Sep 6, 20203 min read


I'm Not Sure What Therapy Is, but I Think I Know What It Isn't: Three Common Misconceptions about Therapy
I hear all kinds of perceptions about therapy from friends, family, colleagues and clients. The word is so individual that it seems to barel
Veronica Welch
Aug 17, 20203 min read


Hone in on What You Want from Therapy
People seeking therapy for the first time may struggle to name exactly what they want to change. Asking yourself this one question can help.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW
Aug 11, 20202 min read


Why Are We Struggling More Now?
This video explores why you may be struggling currently and offers ways to get through it.
Katy Dimple Manning, LMSW
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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