Tag Archives: mental health

The Shrink’s Links: Journaling

Writing a journal has been a big part of my own life ever since I began to examine the inside of my head. I’ve used it to express how I felt when I couldn’t express it anywhere else. It’s been a way I can pin down rushing thoughts and wayward feelings. I’ve sorted through choicesContinue reading “The Shrink’s Links: Journaling”

The Shrink’s Links: A Guide for Students With Mental Health Disorders

Going to college can be a challenging experience for anyone, but for students with mental health problems, it can be even more difficult. From dealing with the stress of coursework to navigating social situations, college life can exacerbate mental health issues. However, there are resources available to help students with mental health disorders succeed inContinue reading “The Shrink’s Links: A Guide for Students With Mental Health Disorders”

Can You See a Therapist for Couple’s Counseling Who You’re Already Seeing for Individual Counseling?

When I’m working with you in individual counseling towards one goal, can you start couple’s counseling with me and your partner, towards a different goal? It seems like having only one therapist do both would be more convenient, but many therapists flat out refuse because of the complications that may ensue. Some believe it’s unethical,Continue reading “Can You See a Therapist for Couple’s Counseling Who You’re Already Seeing for Individual Counseling?”

A Case of the Fuck-Its

Looking Inside a Case of the Fuck-Its If you’ve ever had a case of the fuck-its, you know they can be quite deadly. You’ve reached the end of your rope, sick of everything, tired of people, and sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. It’s easy to get self-destructive when you have the fuck-its.Continue reading “A Case of the Fuck-Its”

Imposter Syndrome

The Imposter Syndrome If you still don’t believe in yourself despite others believing in you. If you think they would see you’re a fraud if they only knew the truth. If you fear it’s only a matter of time before they do know the truth, and then they’ll demand the money, the degrees, the recommendation,Continue reading “Imposter Syndrome”

A Lazy Writer Tries Chat GPT

I don’t often feel lazy; but when I do, it’s enough to throw me into despair and self-reproach. I come from solid Puritan stock, you see, for whom idleness is akin to damnation. I was feeling damn lazy but, nonetheless, sat myself down and committed myself to writing like I do every day. I couldContinue reading “A Lazy Writer Tries Chat GPT”

Positive Reinforcement is Not Enough to Motivate a Person to Recover from Addiction

But Neither is Pain You’re a good parent, a loving spouse, a decent boss, a fair judge, or a caring therapist. You took psychology in college. You learned that positive reinforcement is more effective than negative reinforcement. Therefore, you reason, all you need to do is reward your loved one when he does well. GiveContinue reading “Positive Reinforcement is Not Enough to Motivate a Person to Recover from Addiction”

Something You Can Do About Intrusive Thoughts

Some of my thoughts are almost as old as I am, but they still don’t know enough to knock before they come into my mind. I’d like them to make an appointment, see a receptionist, and fill out a six page registration form before we meet. For some, it’s been years since they took aContinue reading “Something You Can Do About Intrusive Thoughts”

Taming Suicidal Thoughts

A Review of How Not to Kill Yourself by Clancy Martin A professor begins his classes by asking all students who have ever thought of killing themselves to raise their hands. But first he tells them he’s tried to do it ten to twenty times and how he deals with his suicidal thoughts now. ReassuredContinue reading “Taming Suicidal Thoughts”