by peterb | Jul 20, 2020 | Acceptance, Anxiety
Do you find yourself being super critical and judgmental about yourself? Sometimes that inner critic is helpful. Other times is it not. It can cause us to alway be in our head, telling us we are not good enough, never will be, points out every little perceived...
by peterb | Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, hopeless, and stuck when trying to fix, avoid, or control difficult and painful thoughts, feelings, or sensation?. That is really normal. But think about how much more you are getting trapped as you struggle to fix, get rid of,...
by peterb | Jul 4, 2020 | Anxiety, Distancing from thoughts
Do you find yourself getting stuck thinking about a difficult situation (say a fight with someone else), or worrying a lot? Well try this tool. Grab a marker (or something similar) and then hold it in your hand. Now squeeze it as tightly as you can. Call that a 10....
by peterb | Jun 27, 2020 | Distancing from thoughts
Have you ever struggled with overwhelming thoughts of self doubt, that you are just not good enough, or that inner voice is alway judging things you do and blaming you? Well you are not alone. So try this exercise. -Take a pen an describe what you see. In this video I...
by peterb | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Take your hands and put them together palms facing you like a book. Now raise them to your face and cover your face and eyes. Try looking through the slits between your fingers and see what that is like. Notice how your view has changed. Imagine going the entire day...
by peterb | May 20, 2020 | Acceptance, Anxiety
Have you ever noticed in your life that when you avoid difficult or painful events/situations, you are also narrowing the options available to you in your life? By avoiding the painful situation, you gain the short term benefit of feeling more comfortable, but you...
by peterb | May 11, 2020 | Acceptance, Anxiety
Have you ever felt overwhelming anxiety? A panic attack? Worried that something bad is going to happen to you? Or can’t stop thinking about some painful past event? What is your normal response to the anxiety, panic attacks, or painful thoughts? The logical...
by peterb | Apr 25, 2020 | Anxiety
Has anyone ever told you to worry less or just stop worrying? Helpful advice right? Not in my experience. Here is the truth, no matter how hard we may try, we as humans can not stop worrying. It’s impossible. That is because our minds are built to worry. This is an...
by peterb | Apr 6, 2020 | Anxiety
Anxiety can be overwhelming with these sudden changes. Below are some key tips I have been using with clients in my practice to address the additional stress and anxiety many are facing during the stay at home order related to COVID-19. If you are feeling more...
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