Peony Counseling

09/12/2021

https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/magazine/article/2438/love-grief/9e1febe4-4792-4641-b8de-21e9ca426798?utm_campaign=PN_R_WIR&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=158127578&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-94hoGZLqh0NlbXAT9kGpTlBe6wohv1X0Nm_ueGRzVyZNKUG-BPORkCNTGvLO9W8Q_CCgABqB5_z7yfbzDLdYxda1K_5o0q1a62yYPBWZw_oqYSOGo&utm_content=158127578&utm_source=hs_email

This read is painful AND hopeful.

When a loved one dies, it’s easy to get stuck in your pain. But if you can find meaning in even the most senseless loss, you can do more than just get unstuck.

04/13/2021

An excellent and heartfelt article, written by the creator of Emotion Focused Therapy.

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrsuejohnson.com%2Fvulnerability-comfort-attachment-in-lockdown%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR26mBdEmMOGpPPTWsTJ1hweQuucfLuhCkcX5N-UUl7Wa0q1tzNOoem688k&h=AT1x0m_9XxgTzAzMfI8SDB6vShtXpiZpSK_LQrvDkxRI0J8CvHdxiXQol2DC_DXxS4LEBS_Kk6P9MLp9g_-2mgGL5ZtQy9GAAkE-YxFGVgLYoNxC7wiAlql-9UXRgX46XO6AXoNsk4d2&s=1

Moments of raw vulnerability come for everyone. All of us struggle to answer the question, "How can I find a way through this darkness?"

04/23/2020

Peony love.

04/07/2020

Sharing a helpful article about uncertainty. I like the self-talk of "I am not going to figure that out right now." You don't have to have OCD to find this information useful.
https://ocdla.com/making-peace-with-uncertainty-7528

Lauren McMeikan, MFT, of the OCD Center of Los Angeles discusses how to more effectively manage uncertainty and anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic.

11/16/2019

Talk to me about EMDR.

In an excerpt from his book, comedian Adam Cayton-Holland explains the therapy that helped him grieve the death of his sister.

08/30/2019

I am sharing an article that I love from The Open Hearted Home Blog. Do you notice feeling a lot of resentment? Check this out!

https://www.openheartedhome.com/blog/2019/8/28/my-10-steps-for-keeping-resentment-in-check

About a year ago was the first time I really felt myself figuring out “adulting.” (Don’t draw attention to the facts that I had been working, paying a mortgage and raising a child for years). I knew my schedule. I knew where my stuff went and I put it there. I surprised myself and everyone aro...

06/27/2019

02/01/2019

I am sharing information about some upcoming workshops in Richardson. I highly recommend Keri!
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Do You Need Mental Wealth 101? Of Course!

Join counselor Keri Riggs for any or all of these 3 workshops designed to improve your “Mental Wealth”

February 19th Taming Your Inner Critic

February 26th Using Your Strengths and Setting Boundaries to Build Confidence at Work and at Home

March 5th Cultivating Creativity, Play & Pleasure for More Joy, Less Stress

Tuesday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Call 214-796-7002 or email Keri@KeriRiggs.com
to register today!

Only $39/person per week or attend all 3 for only $99
(Group size limited to 12, snacks provided)

New Directions Counseling and Wellness Center
1901 N Central Expressway, Suite 220
Richardson, TX 75080

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08/12/2018

Alison Ledgerwood joined the Department of Psychology at UC Davis in 2008 after completing her PhD in social psychology at New York University. She is intere...

08/10/2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XFLTDQ4JMk

This TED talk is great to help us understand our negativity bias and what we can do about it. Evolution-wise, this slant probably helped us stay alive, but is not as necessary now!

Alison Ledgerwood joined the Department of Psychology at UC Davis in 2008 after completing her PhD in social psychology at New York University. She is intere...

06/09/2018

My friend, Ashley Stafford, LCSW, does a great job talking about mental health issues with Parkinson's Disease. Please share.

06/04/2018

I teach clients to use mantras and these are excellent ones. I am sure my children would appreciate the first one!

Writer M.J. Ryan shares the mantras you can use to help you deal with difficult people and tense situations.

05/30/2018

We still have space left for this amazing workshop for couples! It is based on Sue Johnson's HOLD ME TIGHT book and creates the conversations between couples which teach de-escalation of conflict, repair of injuries, and deepening the security and emotional safety in the relationship to be able to handle the ups and downs in life. My colleague Ashley and I believe it is definitely a life changing workshop!

See how your attachment patterns are affecting your relationship!

05/30/2018

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05/30/2018

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