Dr. Meredith M. Campbell - Psychologist

07/16/2022

02/20/2022

Two years into the pandemic, exhaustion, cognitive overload and perceived injustice have combined to make people very, very angry. Dr. Molly Colvin explains what’s happening in our brains.

08/30/2020

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/think-act-be/202008/5-proven-ways-relieve-covid-related-depression

Try these self-guided practices in mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy.

03/26/2020

https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief?utm_source=pocket-newtab

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a collective loss of normalcy.

09/21/2017

When life becomes busy and overwhelming (which may seem like a constant way of being for some), we tend to adopt a reactionary state of being, meaning that we are simply reacting in the moment to all the stressors in our lives like a pinball in a pinball machine being whacked around with no sense of control. This way of being can be extremely emotionally depleting and can make you forget about important pieces of yourself. When these times occur, try to find a few minutes each day to balance a reactionary way of being with an intentional way of being. Remind yourself of what you want for your life and how you are taking steps to create it. If you're not sure what you want, take the time to ask yourself those questions; What do you want for your future? What do you want for your family? What do you want in your career? What do you want for that specific day? What do you want for dinner? Setting specific intentions creates achievable, obtainable goals and gives that essential sense of control of your life and the direction it is headed.

02/28/2017

The other day I was asked by a couple who has been working with me in couple's therapy, "when will we get it right?" That's a challenging question because it implies a right/wrong situation and it also implies that once they get it right, they're done and that box can be checked off their list. Instead, I told them relationships are constantly evolving since the individuals involved are growing and changing. What is "right" at one point may not be at another. This may sound a bit defeating, so time to change up the frame of understanding. Instead of trying to get to a point where everything is done and said "right" in every situation, develop a "right" approach, or way of being when you are talking about various issues. With the following steps and focus on the specific topic, most disagreements can be resolved in under 10 minutes: 1. LISTEN to the other's emotional experience and reflect that back. Don't try to explain your thoughts/feelings/reasons. Just listen and reflect. You'll get your turn. 2. Once all feelings are understood, CLARIFY any misunderstandings. This also helps uncomfortable feelings go away. 3. LEARN from the situation so you can do things differently next time. What specifically can be said or done differently next time? Don't try to punish yourself or the other. That just keeps you stuck. 4. MOVE ON to the next topic.

01/22/2017

I realize the recent events in this country and the world are quite scary for some, while others are holding onto hope for something they believe will benefit them. I know I've posted this video before but I think we should be reminded of its message: love everyone, treat everyone equally, and respect everyone. We must do this as individuals, as a community, as a nation, and as humanity. Resist fear of difference, "alternative facts," and anything else that divides our connections to each other. Meaningful loving connections create healthy individuals, robust communities, progressive nations, and a sustainable, life giving planet. As the video says...universal love!

While the vast majority of Americans consider themselves unprejudiced, many of us unintentionally make snap judgments about people based on what we see—wheth...

11/09/2016

Today we must approach each other with love. No matter if you are grieving or celebrating, we must unite in love with our fellow human beings. This means respecting our similarities AND our differences. The world may seem a bit different today but we are all the same people we were yesterday. We need to love ourselves AND our neighbors and we must stand strong and united against all fear, injustice, and darkness. Light always prevails if we remember to turn it on and let it in. There is work to be done in this nation that is clearly divided. Remember we will always be stronger together!

08/18/2016

Conflict is an opportunity to grow closer together or farther apart.

08/10/2016

At what point will this country realize that we are outside the realm of healthy political discourse and well into an "election" where for some reason, we the people are allowing threatening, violence inciting, dehumanizing, questionably legal statements from a major party candidate who is impulsive, vindictive, short-sighted, unpredictable and clearly not prepared to assume the responsibilities that come with the office of POTUS? Republicans and Democrats alike, think about what is being said. Research the facts. Vote! It is not too late to preserve what is good about this country.

07/26/2016

Such poise, eloquence, brilliance and grace in our First Lady Michelle Obama...

"Make no mistake about it, this November, when we get to the polls, that is what we are deciding. Not Democrat or Republican, not left or right. In this election, and every election, it is about who will have the power to shape our children for the next four or eight years of their lives."

"I wake up every morning in a house that was built by slaves."

06/06/2016