Paul James, Ph.D., Licensed Professional Counselor

03/22/2020

I wanted to share a resource that may be especially helpful to those who find their anxiety higher than usual at the moment. Calm.com is a great site that provides access to meditations and mindfulness exercises that can help with everything from slowing down a busy mind to helping you get to sleep at night. Here is a link to some free resources they have made available during the COVID-19 crisis:
https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath?utm_source=lifecycle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=difficult_times_nonsubs_031720

Without a doubt, many of us are feeling anxious as we navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19. We're feeling it too, and we wanted to share some of the tools we're using to take care of our minds and stay grounded.

03/20/2019

If I could only communicate one essential point about therapy, it’s that change only happens because we believe in ourselves enough to think we deserve it. Love. Compassion. Empathy. Positive Regard. Whatever you call it, make sure the person you choose to guide your recovery journey cares about you and believes in you too!

An internalized sense of being loved by one's therapist has immense potential to transform how a person sees themselves and the world, leading to healing.

02/18/2019

Taking care of yourself is something that’s often easier said than done; however, simple steps like setting boundaries and taking care of yourself are the building blocks of resilience and empowerment. Take some time to evaluate how much you value and care for yourself this Monday. You’re worth it!