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What would it take to think about your relationship differently? If your relationship began to improve, what would you be doing instead of what you’re doing now?

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The practice of keeping diaries dates back to ancient Egyptian and Roman times. Fast-forward to the 1960s when Dr. Ira Progoff developed the Intensive Journal method. This led other psychological professionals to propose...

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In my recent blog post entitled Individual Identity, I listed a number of ways in which a person might identify including occupation, gender, or education. For some, it’s a sports team. For others, it’s a political affil...

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As we head into Thanksgiving season here in North America, I am reminded of how sunflowers turn their faces toward the sun even on cloudy days. In doing so, they continue to bloom and grow. In similar, gratitude can perm...

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This time of year is often referred to as a “shoulder season”. Cool days are interspersed with heat waves, as summer’s last attempt to hold on eventually releases us into the rhythms of autumn.

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If you were asked to identify yourself, how would you respond? A soldier might give name, rank, and serial number. A physician may name a series of credentials or specialties. Those of faith may identify as a certain r...

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Many clients come to therapy because they’re struggling with communication skills. It could be with a teen or spouse, colleague or friend, parent or sibling. Recently, I noticed that my son and I were not communicating ...

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Nail Down Your Needs

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My own therapist recently recommended that I journal my feelings. Ah, how familiar that advice sounded! I’ve frequently recommended the same practice to my own clients. But why? What purpose do emotions serve and why is ...

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After doing the work for some time, many of my clients will report that they are feeling better in one area of their lives or another – perhaps fewer depressive symptoms, better sleep, or an improved ability to commun...

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If you’ve ever experienced an unpleasant emotion go from 0 to 100 instantaneously, you know what a trigger feels like! Taming them sort of depends on what kind you’re experiencing. Read on for some real-life advice mixed...

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For over a decade, I’ve engaged in an annual ritual of finding one word to ring in the New Year, rather than setting resolutions I’m unlikely to keep. In recent years, researchers have noted mental health benefits from e...

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In our society, if you say the word intimacy, the automatic assumption is it has something to do with sex. If you say the word sex, many assume you mean sexual intercourse. But what if intimacy is more than sex, and sex ...

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I recently had a minor disagreement with my youngest son about his cell phone usage. Although I didn’t handle the situation perfectly, I did manage to keep my cool and hold my ground. It wasn’t always this way. I used to...

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Life transitions are hard. Even good ones are hard. Perhaps you’re a new momma, or you’re interviewing for a new job. Or maybe your life has taken a turn for the worse because you’ve recently lost a loved one, or just re...

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In the world of psychology, we therapists often refer to “doing the work”, meaning the work our clients put into their own healing and growth. Some of this happens during therapy sessions and some happens between session...

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A Brief History

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At some point along each of our paths, we must decide how we want to view ourselves and the world around us. But it isn’t always as simple as a one-time reframe. Choosing to espouse the role of victorious survivor, for e...

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Growing up in Southern California, each year I’d experience something called ‘June Gloom’: overcast mornings followed by sunny afternoons. In the Bay Area, we’ve had a very extended springtime that feels almost like En...

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There are several things we can think of to worry about every day. If we can figure out whywe do so, it may help us to choose healthier coping skills instead. Here are some of the main reasons we humans worry:

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All of us have experienced various losses throughout our lives. We may feel a sense of loss after losing a job, a relationship, a sentimental object, or a dream. Losing a loved one to death is a painful loss, but one tha...

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When some people hear ‘attachment style’, they assume it is a fixed part of personality. In actuality, even personality isn’t fixed. Both a person’s personality and attachment strategy can change with conscious effort. T...

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Research on Resolutions

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Dealing with Difficulty

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As a graduate student at Santa Clara University, I received 30 hours of training in human sexuality, which I was told is more than most physicians receive. I followed up with a six-hour training course last year given by...

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This painting, by a local artist, was sold before it was even completed. Why? Because the buyer recognized it was going to be a masterpiece. My clients are often surprised to learn that they can simultaneously be a maste...

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Emotions serve a number of purposes. Although they are transient and ever-changing, feelings can help us identify needs and values, connect with other humans, and even make logical decisions.

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As I look back over my calendar and notice three months of missing blog posts, I am reminded that self-compassion is far more powerful than self-esteem. Dr. Kristin Neff wrote, “With self-compassion, we give ourselves ...

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When one psychotherapist meets another, a question that invariably arises is, "What’s your theoretical orientation?" Like many therapists who describe themselves as ‘eclectic’ or ‘integrative’, I use a variety of techni...

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As a therapist, I may only ethically disclose about my own personal life in small doses, as it befits a specific situation that might benefit my client in that moment. Therapy should be about my clients; not about me.

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For anyone who has read my blog, you’ll quickly notice my love of alliteration. When my kids were small, I used to ask about their day by saying something like, ‘How was your Monday? Did you have a Marvelous Monday or a ...

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In the game of golf, you can apparently make a terrible shot and ask for something called a ‘mulligan’, which allows you to take your shot again. It’s basically a ‘do-over’ for adults. This powerful concept can also be a...

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In my kitchen, I have a page torn from a magazine years ago that talks about the best way to create an excellent salad. The author recommended adding to your favourite greens the following: some type of fruit, some type ...

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Do you ever get so stuck in your head that it feels like you can’t move? Do you find yourself ruminating over ‘what if’? Sometimes you might feel like you already know the outcome, or perhaps that if you can just avoid t...

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Let’s face it. People - even the people we really care about deeply - are sometimes hard to love. Grumpy grandparents, picky partners, tantrum-prone toddlers, and angry adolescents – basically, every one of us at some po...

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Addressing Anger

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Mindfulness may be one of the most misunderstood practices I recommend. While some imagine it must take great effort, others assume they must empty their minds and allow something bad to enter. According to John Kabat...

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Guarding the Good

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In my article ‘Helpful Healthy Habits’, I briefly touched on the subject of sleep. As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, it is important that we give our bodies the rest they need to be able to meet the e...

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Relationship research seems to indicate it’s not the grand gestures that matter nearly as much as the small, simple things that couples do. Sure, it’s wonderful to receive surprises on holidays such as Valentine’s Day. I...

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Every January, millions of people embark on a new chapter of their lives that usually begins with creating a list of New Year’s resolutions, some of which will be broken before February. The most common ones usually revo...

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Among US adults surveyed, rates of depression have increased significantly in 2020, and many are still suffering. Symptoms can include changes in appetite, energy, self-esteem, motivation, concentration, and sleep patter...

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Many people find it relaxing to unwind at the end of a hard day with a cocktail, glass of wine, or beer. But what happens when the world experiences not just one hard day but several - due to a deadly pandemic? It’s no w...

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In order to refuel ourselves to care for others, a regular self-care routine is helpful for maintaining positive mental health. In addition to this, many are choosing to give themselves the gift of making a long-term inv...

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When two people meet and marry, they must navigate differences in communication patterns, family-of-origin dynamics, and gender roles. Partners may also come from different socioeconomic backgrounds or religions. So, in ...

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Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself feeling more stressed or even triggered in the process? If this happens to you, you may want to try grounding instead. Grounding techniques are a bit different from rel...

","url":"https://barbarajandu.com/blog/f/getting-grounded","title":"Getting Grounded","summary":"Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself feeling more stressed or even triggered in the process? If this happens to you, you may want to try grounding instead. Grounding techniques are a bit different from rel...","date_modified":"2020-08-01T23:00:00Z"}]}