Monica McDermott LPC

02/15/2023

Thank you for this inspiring infographic ❤️

09/28/2022

Sharing positive needs is an important step in ensuring that you and your partner can feel more connected, loved, and supported. After you've discussed concerns or regrettable incidents, expressing a positive need helps reinforce your connection.

09/27/2022

In a weekly check-in or during everyday conversation, taking turns can help you both feel truly heard and understood. It's a pattern of conversation that can be tough if you're not used to it, so using a script can be helpful.

08/17/2022

Here's to all our educators this school year! Hoping for a great new school year and hoping for the resources needed to care for mental health.

"We need to do more on a collective level to provide better financial and mental health support for teachers."

08/17/2022

Hello! I just wanted to share a great local resource that could be helpful for you and your family !

https://www.balancedawc.com/

A health and wellness coaching service dedicated to helping you find balance in your wellness journey.

08/11/2022

Partners create goodwill in their relationship by turning towards each other often.

This doesn't mean responding to every bid your partner makes. After all, no one can be present 100% of the time.

Instead, focus on doing small things often to improve your relationship. Consistency is key, and making attentiveness a general habit in your relationship can make all the difference. 🌱

08/05/2022

The 5 R's of Mindfulness 🧘‍♀🧘‍♀🧘‍♀

07/16/2022

Criticism is one of Dr. Gottman's Four Horsemen in relationships - but approaching your interactions mindfully can help shift those harsh words into more loving communication. What's something thoughtful your partner has said to you recently?

07/08/2022

Changeable moods do not mean that a child isn’t sad or that they have finished grieving; children cope differently than adults.

Be it their first pet, a grandparent, or anyone else important in their life, these tips from our friends at the Child Mind Institute are useful for adults helping kids process grief. Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3yljeq9

07/07/2022

The act of forgiveness can reap huge benefits for your health... which of course includes your ! Today, is there a person or situation you can approach with forgiveness? 🤝 Read more about the impact this could have on your whole being here: https://loom.ly/5eezhRo

07/06/2022

New research on the psychology of sukha.

06/30/2022

Anxiety should not be something to fear.

06/30/2022

Roughly 15-20% of people are considered neurodivergent. Some of the biggest conflicts in neurodiverse relationships come down to differences in how each partner processes information. On the Gottman Relationship Blog, Yolanda Renteria discusses how conflict resolution can look different in neurodiverse relationships. https://bit.ly/3QpG0VQ

Please note: This post is not intended to address situations of abuse, and social media is not a replacement for individualized support.

06/17/2022

I am now accepting new patients! Please feel free to browse through my website for any additional information. If you would like to schedule an appointment, you can email me at monica.mcdermottlpc@gmail.com

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06/15/2022

You can't promise your kids an easy life, but you can make sure they feel loved.

05/11/2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! It can be overwhelming and difficult trying to decide to seek out mental health help. This link shares some helpful myth busters to help encourage seeking out help for yourself or assisting others to do so as well!

If you've never been to therapy, it can be easy to assume what it will look like. Many of these media representations of therapy, however, don't tell the whole story. The truths of mental health care can be very different.

05/05/2022

Open-ended questions are a kind of magic. They are an invitation to conversation, connection, and deeper understanding. This month's free download with Love Notes combines nostalgia with open-ended questions for a bit of date night magic of your own. Get started today: https://bit.ly/30JWG2H

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