What are YOUR Favorite Mental Health tips?
We are all creatures of habit. We tend to do the same thing over and over. This goes for the things that are good for you and the things that are not so good for you. As a therapist, I know I do the same...
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Are You Assertive, Passive or Aggressive? Learning Your Behavior Style.
There are three common behavior styles called assertive, passive and aggressive. We all tend to fall in one of these behaviors. Below is a description of each type of behavior, including characteristics, feelings, other people’s actions and other people’s feelings. Aggressive: Aggressive behavior is characterized...
Top 31 Coping Skills to Try in January
Coping skills are things you can do on a regular basis in order to reduce depression and anxiety. Incorporating coping skills into your everyday routine will show a significant improvement in symptoms. Try one new coping skill every day. You can go straight down this...
Five Ways to Show Your Thanks This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner so it’s the perfect time to start thinking about ways you can really kick-off the holiday season this year. Given its name, Thanksgiving is about giving thanks for all you have. Below is a list of creative ways you...
Failure to Launch: What to do if your son, boyfriend or husband hasn’t grown up!
Failure to Launch! Who remembers that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew McCoughney movie from 2006? Rotten Tomatoes has it at 24% fresh, so many of you have skipped over this one. Basically, SJP plays a consultant that helps families of grown men move out of...
Why I Decided to Open Caring Therapists of Broward
Caring Therapists of Broward Our Team In 2013, I decided to open up my private practice , Amanda Patterson, LMHC . I had already been out of grad school for six years and I had been licensed for over three years. I worked for an...