Thriving Life Psychological Services, PLLC

09/14/2021

Please consider joining my colleague on a presentation about gut-brain health -

Led by Dr. Ali Navidi, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Founder of GI Psychology

03/22/2020

Looking for activities while also social distancing? Check out our ideas!

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03/13/2020

Tons of resources coming in and don't want to keep them to ourselves. Here is a neat workbook and information for kids regarding COVID-19.

03/13/2020

Another great resource:

Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety aims to be a place where you can learn how to take care of your mental health, get support, and find calm—with new resources added on a daily basis.

03/13/2020

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/03/811656226/pandemic-panic-these-5-tips-can-help-you-regain-your-calm

There's a lot we can't control about the spread of coronavirus. But these five steps will help you manage your fears and protect your health.

03/11/2020

Even if you’re not worried about gray hairs, this has interesting info about how the body responds to stress...

Stress can cause hair to gray prematurely by affecting the stem cells that are responsible for regenerating hair pigment, researchers found.

02/27/2019

Society seems to be using the term “acceptance” more and more. But did you know that true acceptance means acceptance and action are side by side? It doesn’t mean take what’s offered and like it. It means notice and recognize the present reality. Once you do, you’re more capable of taking the next step effectively.

“Develop the courage to solve those problems that can be solved, the serinity to accept those problems that can’t be solved (right now), and the wisdom to know the difference.”

- The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris.

02/07/2019

"Meditation is like 'tidying up' the mind and heart." Are you due for a declutter?

I love that Marie Kondo – the Japanese guru of “tidying up” – is having her moment. I went through my Kon-Mari phase a few years ago, when her book came out, and now it feels like way more people are busy asking themselves, as they sift through every keepsake and pair of shoes they own: “D...

01/03/2019

Sometimes there are great benefits to being a "perfectionist." Other times it feels crippling because one can never feel good enough.

"If perfectionism is not adding quality to your life, we can learn to change our relationship with it by accepting it as our 'personal assistant'." You can learn to do this. Contact us and read more about this quote at:

Is perfectionism your friend or foe? by Brisbane ACT Centre | Aug 15, 2017 Is perfectionism your friend or foe? By Tunteeya Yamaoka Recently I conducted a Facebook Live Seminar with a group called “Empowering Women in Property”. These women identified with being perfectionists and over-achievers...

12/01/2018

Know a mother with young children who could benefit from additional connection and support in developing a satisfying, values-driven life? Please consider sharing information about our new group starting in January.

https://www.thrivinglifeservices.com/services/women-with-young-children-support-group-overwhelmed-burke/

12/01/2018

Knowing your strengths repairs, develops, and nurtures the person you aspire to be.