For many clients, the COVID-19 virus has ignited the flames of anxiety. And for those who already struggle with anxiety it’s pouring fuel on the fire. Problem is, many of our go-to strategies for reducing anxiety can’t always be practiced in quarantine or isolation. So how can we help clients manage anxious feelings brought on […]
How to Help Clients Manage Uncertainty
When clients are feeling out of control, a common coping strategy is to focus on the things that they still can control. But according to Kelly McGonigal, PhD, what people want more than a sense of control is a sense of hope and positive influence. So how can we help our clients change their focus? […]
A Two-Step Approach for Helping Clients Bring Awareness to an Emotional Trigger
When a client is triggered, it can often set off a cycle of reactivity that makes them feel anxious, angry, or out of control. But how do we help a client who might not even realize they’re being triggered in the first place? In the video below, Zindel Segal, PhD, shares a two-step approach for […]
A Lesson from Ram Dass
When I first had the honor of interviewing Ram Dass, what struck me about him was his extraordinary ability to persevere even when up against immense struggles. And he did it all with a positivity that spread to others. When I heard of his passing I couldn’t help but feel that the world had lost […]
3 Critical Insights to Share with Traumatized Clients (That Can Jumpstart Healing)
Some of our most difficult work is with clients who have suffered a traumatic experience . . . . . . especially when they’re trapped in a cycle of self-blame, beating themselves up for what they perceive to be wrong thoughts, wrong decisions, and wrong relationships. But according to Deborah Lee, DClinPsy, there are three […]