by yfeltman | May 11, 2024 | Communication, General, Self Care
A client recently asked me to help him handle invasive, inappropriate, or awkward questioning or comments from a family member. This can be a challenging situation, but there are ways to navigate it. Here are some ideas: Provide a brief response and prepare...
by yfeltman | Feb 7, 2024 | Self Care
How to Stay Empathic Without Suffering So MuchFour steps to a healthier, more helpful, and more sustainable form of empathy. What happens when we feel empathy for another person? What are you feeling when that chronically anxious student sinks further into his chair...
by yfeltman | Jan 31, 2024 | Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, EMDR, General
Glad you asked. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a psychotherapy process that aims to alleviate distressing symptoms associated with traumatic memories or other disturbing life experiences. EMDR is a well-established, extensively...
by yfeltman | Sep 1, 2023 | General, Positive Psychology, Self Care
There is a growing body of research that suggests that gratitude journaling can have a number of benefits for mental and physical health. A couple minutes of “work” reflecting and writing each night can deliver major benefits? YES, it can! Some of the...
by yfeltman | Jul 28, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, General
The relationship between birth control pills – aka: oral contraceptives (OCs) – and mental health is complicated. It has been the subject of much research with some studies showing that OCs can increase the risk of mood swings, depression, and anxiety,...
by yfeltman | Mar 25, 2023 | General
Psychotherapy falls into several categories, including: • Psychoanalysis• Behavior therapy• Cognitive therapy• Humanistic therapy• Holistic therapy Psychoanalysis explores the unconscious meanings and motivations behind behavior. Cognitive therapy also focuses on how...
by yfeltman | Feb 3, 2023 | General
Some people believe you have to have a severe mental illness to undergo psychotherapy. However, research shows that the practice treats mental disorders of varying severity, including addiction. Additionally, another myth about psychotherapy is that an individual can...
by yfeltman | Jan 9, 2023 | Addiction
Psychotherapy can be an important part of healing from substance abuse or other addictions. Approaches can include some or all of these: • Cognitive behavioral therapy• Family therapy• Group therapy• Individual therapy• Addiction counseling I work with you to help you...
