Attkisson Family Therapy, LLC

01/27/2022

‘When we engage in memories from the past we relive the memory in the now, we can even re-feel the joy or pain of that moment. The same is true for our ideas of the future.’

Here are three ways mindfulness can help us connect with what is real right now instead of getting caught up in worry or regret.

03/01/2018

https://www.yourmodernfamily.com/less-patient-more-lonely/

Study after study proves what we have guessed... and proves that it can be changed.

01/30/2018

This is so important!

As a health teacher for the Shenendehowa school district, Dustin V***a sees firsthand the pressures today's youth are under. They've grown up in an era of over-testing, jam-packed schedules, high expectations to get into a top college, and dual lives - one in the real world and one online, where the...

01/24/2018

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/addiction-mental-health/2018/01/addiction-and-judgments/

“That shouldn’t have happened.” “What a jerk.” “I totally screwed up.” “I am a total screw-up.” All of these statements are judgments, and all of them have the power to ruin your life if you let them. Does that sound overly dramatic?...

01/09/2018

Beautiful things happen when we force ourselves to do the opposite of what our mood tells us to do. Are you doing what you NEED to do or what you WANT to do?

Whether we're experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, substance use, or something else, sometimes progress is measured in the ways we'd least expect.

01/04/2018

‘Perfectionism and low self-esteem become a vicious cycle. The more a person fails to meet their expectations, the worse they feel about themselves.’

Perfectionist tendencies often go hand-in-hand with self-esteem issues. Learn about the symptoms of perfectionism and how to keep it from slowing you down.

12/20/2017

'Mental health is just as important as physical health. Everyone, at some point in their life, will struggle with their mental health. 1 in 5 people will be diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their lives.'

Are you unsure if therapy is for you? Learn 10 common myths, and the truths behind these therapy myths to find out if therapy is right for you

12/15/2017

"Given the serious life-threatening consequences of untreated Major Depressive Disorder, as well as existing societal mental health stigma, we must encourage and praise the bravery of those at risk who engage in mental health treatment."

Why it's Not Just Seasonal

12/11/2017

There is beauty in learning to focus on what we can control.

12/07/2017

The Holidays can be a stressful time. Take a couple minutes to read some ways to de-stress your life this holiday season!

12/05/2017

Boundaries 🙌🙌🙌

11/30/2017

When is the last time you took time for you? Are you intentional with slowing down and allowing yourself to be 'unproductive'?

"A slower pace allows for people to consider ideas and decisions more thoughtfully. It allows for creativity, including discovering creative solutions to one’s challenges. It allows for people to find meaning in what is occurring in their life. Finally, it allows people to be more intentional in the choices they make."

In a fast-paced society that places a premium on productivity, leisure is often confused for laziness. Slowing down is key to emotional and physical well-being.