The Psychology Group Fort Lauderdale

10/15/2024

Do you know how to ask for what you want? How persuasive is your approach?

It can be difficult to communicate a need effectively to anyone. Especially our partners.

Oftentimes, passive aggressive asks or demands are how we try to get what we want.

It is much more effective to make requests of your partner in a way where they will hear and understand your need.

In this video, I’ll show you how to ask for what you want in a more effective way. I’ll show you how to be more persuasive through the use of clear, direct "I statements," focusing on the positive, and being specific about your needs .

This approach is effective for any request and helps prevent conflict or hurt feelings.

So, check it out and use these tips the next time you want to ask someone for something.

02/26/2024

Let’s debunk the myth that emotional suppression = strength.

Instead of stoicism, emotional avoidance, and putting on a front, José Ramirez, LMHC teaches a skill that makes room for emotion.

Perhaps ironically, when we allow emotions to exist, they usually pass on without making life worse. What José teaches is a type of thought defusion skill which allows for you to get some distance from painful inner experiences.

All of us have been hooked by our thoughts and feelings before. And when those inner experiences are unhelpful, it's really hard to behave like the sort of man you want to be. So with practice, you'll notice that this thought defusion strategy helps you "unhook" from uncomfortable inner experiences that are trying to hijack behaviors.

The skill is called: Notice, Name, Normalize.

Have a listen and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

📧 info@thepsychologygroup.com📱954-488-2933

01/06/2024

Stanley stans his limited edition Stanley cup.

Achieve the same result as a Florida Stanley with a Stanley cup by going to therapy.

“Florida Stanley Smiles, Florida Stanley Is Happy To Go To Work, Florida Stanley Is Who You Want On Your Florida Team..”

It’s okay if you didn’t score a 💕Valentine’s edition Stanley cup🥤 at Target this year. We heard you needed to wear a helmet to protect yourself from the mayhem anyway.

Come fill your mental health cup (whichever one you have) with one of our compassionate and talented therapists at The Psychology Group.

Schedule a callback at the link in our bio

11/07/2023

Flunking out of college? Dr. Rachel Christopher covers some of the ways grades and mental health intersect in our new blog post and vlog.

Read more here: https://thepsychologygroup.com/mental-health-and-grades/

09/12/2023

Studies show that 80% of people who go to therapy find it helpful.

The problem is, not everyone has the time or financial resources to participate in traditional mental health therapy (i.e., weekly, 50-minute appointments).

This is exactly why we created an additional therapy service. Introducing Mini Sessions: a targeted, brief, and solution-focused therapy track at The Psychology Group.

Mini Sessions are 30-minute appointments for about half the price of our traditional services. They can be held in-person or online to anyone physically located in Florida.

The aim of Mini Sessions is to give you support & tools that can be applied immediately.

This is not a therapy app or AI. Nor is it a Big Tech therapy platform. Our group of talented therapists is your neighborhood therapy practice.

If you've been thinking about starting therapy, or if you’ve tried one of the many therapy apps out there with little success, this is a great opportunity to receive therapy with a trusted, highly rated, local, psychology group.

Say goodbye to Big Tech online-only platforms and give Mini Sessions a try. With such little commitment of time and resources, anyone can get started today.

Schedule your first mini session by scheduling a callback by at the link below. 👇

https://thepsychologygroup.com/minisessions/

09/01/2023

After moving my eldest daughter into her dorm and feeling I had done all the “right things” to prepare her, I got in my very empty car and sobbed. I literally remember feeling my heart hurt. “Ouch, how am I going to do this?” I wondered. Then, when my younger daughter went off to college a few years later, I really questioned my purpose.

So I got a fish (I couldn’t have a dog at the time). That fish smiled at me and flapped its fins each day when I came home from work (actually, it was probably the food I placed at the top of its bowl), but it gave me something to care for and appeared to care for me.

Empty Nest Syndrome is not a clinical condition but the experience is often described as feelings of grief, loneliness, and even despair parents feel when their children move out of the family home. And it’s rarely openly discussed!

Click the link to check out my latest blog post on the topic which includes some coping strategies, dos & don’ts, and some helpful reframes. Let’s start normalizing the big feelings that come along with this life-altering experience. - Dr. Janine Furdella

https://thepsychologygroup.com/how-to-cope-with-empty-nest/

Got a helpful tip on how to cope with an empty nest? Drop it in the comments!

How to cope with Empty Nest Syndrome and the many ups and downs you face as your children go off to college or move out of the house.

08/23/2023

In this video, José Ramirez, LMHC shows you how to use the DBT Skill, “Check the Facts.” You can use this skill anytime you want to figure out if your emotions fit the situation.

To highlight how the skill can be applied to real life, José uses a bachelor/ette party strip bar analogy. Because let’s face it, chances are at some point, many of us in relationships will experience our partners attending a bachelor/ette party which may include going to a strip club.

Our attitudes about strip clubs and bachelor/ette parties (which are influenced by culture and media) can be complicated. However, complicated emotions can quickly become unhelpful and even toxic if you’re not mindful.

Remember, the average uneasy feeling you may have is understandable and not usually problematic. It’s when we act on feelings that don’t fit the facts that can negatively impact ourselves and those around us.

Check out José’s blog post to learn more!
https://thepsychologygroup.com/check-the-facts-strip-club-jealousy/

07/27/2023

Why can’t some men explain how they’re feeling very well?

Many men have been conditioned to hide or suppress their emotions due to societal expectations. The name for this phenomenon is Male Normative Alexithymia (MNA).

MNA is not normal or natural.

Essentially, boys may never learn how to express certain emotions, leading to long-term difficulties in emotional awareness and expression.

Society then shapes and reinforces boys into conforming to traditional masculine gender roles, which then perpetuates the emotional and interpersonal difficulties that comes with this.

Do you or does a man in your life struggle to express emotions? If so, let me know in the comments below.

You can also learn more about MNA here: https://thepsychologygroup.com/male-normative-alexithymia/

07/06/2023

“My intrusive thoughts won today.” Ever heard or said that phrase?

You may be using that phrase incorrectly. Intrusive and impulsive thoughts are terms often used interchangeably. Though they are similar, there is a difference between them.

Usually, when people say that their intrusive thoughts won, they really mean their impulsive thoughts won today.

Don’t know the difference? Check out this video for a helpful and entertaining explanation.

You can also read more about Intrusive and Impulsive thoughts on our blog here: https://thepsychologygroup.com/what-are-intrusive-thoughts/

06/21/2023

🎭 Behind the polished exterior, high functioning depression often goes unnoticed.

Join us as we dive deeper into this unique mood state, characterized by chronic symptoms resembling clinical depression.

Discover common signs and helpful coping strategies, and remember, seeking professional help is available. Let's unmask high functioning depression and create a supportive community together. You're not alone. 🌻💙

If you would like to read more about high-functioning depression here: https://thepsychologygroup.com/high-functioning-depression/

05/11/2023

How often do you hear the phrase self-care, and ask yourself, who has time for that?

It may sound like another task to put on your “To Do” list and that it will take time away from other relationships and responsibilities. What if we consider it more like “balanced self-care” and recognize not only does it benefit us, but it benefits all parts of our life that we value?

Don’t you think it’s time to schedule your self-care?

05/03/2023

When depression takes root, it affects several areas of functioning including s*xual wellness.

When people are depressed, they lose interest in activities they usually enjoy and sometimes lose the ability to experience pleasure altogether.

S*x is all about pleasure, and so being depressed will impact overall s*xual wellness. What can be done, you ask? Treating the depression is an important part of getting s*xual functioning back on track.

If medication is involved, beware of potential side effects that may impact s*xual functioning.

For more information on depression and s*x, click the link to check out my latest blog.

Blog Link: https://thepsychologygroup.com/how-depression-affects-s*x/

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