Private Practice Psychotherapy working with individuals, couples and families in a private, confiden
Welcome to the counseling practice of Tina M Johnson, MSW BCD. I opened my office in 2001 after working many years in outpatient clinic and hospital settings. I specialize in stress management, depression/anxiety disorders and couple/family relationship issues. I integrate complementary practices that are evidence based in improving mental health such as Alpha Stim Therapy for mood/sleep, LifeForce Yoga Breathing practices and Qigong and meditation for healing,
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Finding ways to love and accept yourself is the path to mental well being and living your life’s purpose. Qigong is a great tool for many to help and this one is all about that.
I think this video summarizes positive ways to handle the on-going challenges of this pandemic. Be energized...
https://fb.watch/1V85f7mR2r/
10/15/2020
Braving the Unknown We once believed that following in the footsteps of the medical model would ensure the viability of mental health professionals. But in the face of growing evidence that what we’re doing is neither working nor sustainable, one innovative clinic decides it’s time to change course.
10/02/2020
The Emotional Jug is one way to understand how emotions get stuck in our bodies and “leak out” when triggered by stress.
https://youtu.be/ZKrm2k0Lhz0
How to Go from Anger, Fear and Sadness to Relief and Love Feelings such as pain, anger, fear, sadness and disappointment will smother our ability to experience relief, joy, pleasure, happiness and love. In this key ...
I appreciate how Robert Holden is keeping this great work from Louise Hay alive! Check it out.
https://www.facebook.com/louiselhay/videos/681225719152553/
09/04/2020
These 4 “symptoms” of trouble are essential to identify and take action on.
https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/
The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling Being able to identify the Four Horsemen in your conflict discussions is a necessary first step to eliminating them and replacing them with healthy, productive communication patterns.
07/29/2020
COVID-19 Quarantine: 6R’s Formula to fight Mental Health Issues Dr. Michelle Prosje, a neuropsychologist came with a strategy to tackle mental health issues during this quarantine period. This 6R's Formula helps you...
07/20/2020
I found this so relevant for today.
Radical Compassion in Challenging Times At times, when things fall apart, as they are in our world right now, each of us has an essential medicine to offer. So the inquiry—Who do you want to be? And what kind of world do we want?—becomes critical. Just as there’s a viral contagion, it’s crucial to remember that loving presence is ...
06/15/2020
My latest blog - a look into my own prejudice.
https://www.relatecommunicate.com/systemic-racism-waking-up/
Systemic Racism -Waking up - Tina M. Johnson MSW, BCD James ended his life by su***de in 2010 at the age of 49. He came to this country from Zimbabwe when he was a young man and attended colleges in ND/MN. My family’s church was very active in sponsoring this family and helping them with education. He arrived with only a suitcase and the dream […]
I encourage Spring forest Qigong practices to help with stress. These are short easy to follow daily practices

https://www.facebook.com/SpringForestQigong/videos/1605174892970877/
A great healing practice during these times.
04/14/2020
Here’s my latest blog to add my perspectives as we go through this pandemic.
https://www.relatecommunicate.com/blog/
Counseling & Therapy Blog by Tina Johnson, MSW, BCD | Cottonwood, AZ 86328 Read the latest blog posts written by Tina Johnson, therapist in Fargo, ND for advice on stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, loss & more.
04/05/2020
Powerful and simple. https://youtu.be/NYbV1H8OLm4
Breaking the Stress Response with Elevated Emotions In this video, Dr. Joe shares how you can break the stress response with elevated emotions and what is happening on a biological level when you are greater t...
03/23/2020
Uncharted Land Ahead - Caring For Your Emotions - Tina M. Johnson MSW, BCD The mountain lion showed up in my dream this week. Here he was in the middle of the street outside our home. He snarled and curled around me as he prepared his next step. I froze yet remained acutely aware of what was happening. It was the moment of the ages. Suddenly, a neighbor …
03/18/2020
https://youtu.be/AVDNS-z_o5U
This practice may help calm the body with research based Information to help us cope in the upcoming weeks.
Special HeartMath Care Focus in Response to the Corona (COVID- 19) Pandemic Welcome to a Special Care Focus regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) - a technique for reducing and overcoming fear. In order for everyone around the world t...
02/04/2020
Can you imagine your true potential? What does it mean to listen to your heart? Join us as we bring this workshop to Arizona.
01/01/2020
Welcome to 2020! Keep learning and creating.
Non-Medical Ways To Manage Depression, Anxiety and Stress - Tina M. Johnson MSW, BCD NON-MEDICAL WAYS TO MANAGE AND OVERCOME DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS My work as clinical social worker and psychotherapist has evolved greatly since I started in the late 80’s. Historically, the pharmaceutical industry has influenced the treatment of mental health. When I began to realize some o...
11/17/2019
This video combines the science of heart brain coherence and ancient prayer practices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08D0aU5gZ4E&feature=share
The Jesus Prayer - Guided Meditation with Gabriel Gonsalves TO DOWNLOAD THIS MEDITATION FOR FREE VISIT: http://www.heartintelligencecoach.com/jesus-prayer/ (Please note, this is the same meditation as "The Prayer of t...
11/16/2019
Psychological Function, Iyengar Yoga, and Coherent... : Journal of Psychiatric Practice® reathing in participants with MDD and determine the optimal intervention dose. Methods: Thirty-two participants (18 to 65 y of age) diagnosed with MDD were randomized to a high-dose group (HDG) or a low-dose group (LDG) of yoga and coherent breathing for 12 weeks. The HDG (n=15) involved three 90-...
11/09/2019
It can be hard to tell the difference between bipolar disorder and depression. A new blood test may help properly diagnose: http://bit.ly/NewBloodTestToPredictBipolar
11/08/2019
Do you feel that you or a loved one have ? Use this quiz to see if it may be that or something else: http://bit.ly/BipolarDisorderQuestions
11/07/2019
Do you have a loved one that may have disorder? Learn about common myths: http://bit.ly/10BipolarDepressionMyths
11/06/2019
See what techniques are used to rewire thought patterns when coping with anxiety and depression: http://bit.ly/DailyCBTTechniques
11/05/2019
How can your workplace contribute to depression and anxiety? Learn more: http://bit.ly/DepressionAnxietyAtWorkplace
11/05/2019
How can your workplace contribute to depression and anxiety? Learn more: http://bit.ly/DepressionAnxietyAtWorkplace
11/05/2019
How can your workplace contribute to depression and anxiety? Learn more: http://bit.ly/DepressionAnxietyAtWorkplace
11/05/2019
Yoga can be a wonderful way to help you relax before bed if you're anxious. Learn how here: http://bit.ly/zzzyoga
11/04/2019
Depression around the world: you are not alone in your battle!
11/04/2019
Music's power to absorb our attention helps us explore our emotions and can help reduce stress. 🎧 🎼 http://bit.ly/PsychCentralMusic
11/03/2019
"I think that whenever you feel reactive or are being reactive as opposed to proactive, that ... creates a lot of stress." - Tim Ferriss http://bit.ly/stressAffectingBody
11/02/2019
“If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about 1 year ago today.” - E. J. Cossman
Here are tips on how to curb worry: http://bit.ly/St0pTheStress
11/01/2019
"Little changes make big differences." You probably hear it all the time, but it is true! http://bit.ly/7littlechanges
11/01/2019
"Little changes make big differences." You probably hear it all the time, but it is true! http://bit.ly/7littlechanges
10/31/2019
There is no reason to silently suffer. Take this bipolar and depression test to discover your options: http://bit.ly/DepressionAndBipolarTest
10/31/2019
“Anxiety is one little tree in your forest. 🌲
Step back and look at the whole forest.” —Unknown
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