Island Mind Therapy

05/16/2025

Pain and difficulty is a necessary part of life. In the moment, it might feel like a painful emotion will never pass. But given time, emotions lessen in intensity until they dissapear.

When faced with difficult situations, sometimes you just need ot get through the next few minutes or hours. Distractions can help you buy time and make it through distressing emotions.

The acronym ACCEPTS is a great way to provide some distractions when you need it most.

A - ACTIVITIES: engage in an activity that requires thought and concentration. Read, exercise, watch TV, or do something fun.

C - CONTRIBUTING: focus on someone or something else other than yourself. Do a good deed, volunteer, or plant a flower in a park.

C - COMPARISONS: look at your situation in comparison to something worse. Think of a time when things were worse, or someone who is going through something more difficult.

E - EMOTIONS: Do something that will create a competing emotions. Feeling sad? Watch a funny movie. Feeling nervious? Listen to soothing music.

P - PUSHING AWAY: Push negative throughts out of your mind. Imagine writing your problem on a piece of paper, crumpling it up, and throwing it away. Refuse to think about the situation until a better time.

T - THOUGHTS: Occupy your thoughts so you don’t have time to dwell. Count backwards from 1,000, recite the lyrics to your favorite song, read a book.

S - SENSATIONS: Find a safe physical sensation to distract you. Hold an ice cube in your hand, eat something sour, click your toungue loudly, play with a fidget toy.

We are here when you need help. Coping with hardship doesn’t have to be done alone. Our compassionate and experienced therapists are here to help.

Islandmindtherapy.com
808 229-3200

05/14/2025

It's easy to fall into a habit of giving your kids screen time to occupy their free time. But sometimes all we need are a few good ideas to break out of the cycle and have fun with your keiki without the screens.

Need ideas that are free or cheap? We've gathered 100 of them—enjoy!

Do you have an idea to add to the list? Please comment and let us know!

05/14/2025

We're looking for compassionate therapists to help serve the Maui community.

Are you a good fit for Island Mind Therapy? Learn more and apply at islandmindtherapy.com/careers.

04/14/2025

The Maui community suffered a tremendous tragedy from the August 2023 fires. In addition to homes, many of our ‘ohana lost loved ones and are grieving the unimaginable.

What can one do to help get through the process of mourning? Our friends at Therapist Aid have a guide, Tasks of Mourning, that can help.

The Tasks of Mourning is a process of adapting to loss through the completion of four tasks. Keep in mind that adapting doesn’t mean forgetting—it means finding a way to cherish the memories of a loved one while continuing to move forward in life. It means adjusting to a world without the deceased while holding a place for them in your heart.

If you are experiencing grief or loss, you may want to consider seeking mental health therapy. We are accepting new patients and are located in the heart of Maui, in Wailuku.

📞 808-229-3200
📍 1955 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
📧 office@islandmindtherapy.com

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This content is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. This does not establish a provider-client relationship. If you're in crisis, please seek immediate help.

04/10/2025

If you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, or a mental health disorder, you may want to use a mental health pain scale to “check in” on yourself, or report to your mental health practitioner.

A mental health pain scale provides a way to measure and track the intensity and nature of emotional pain. Mental health pain scales help clinicians understand and quantify a person's subjective experience of emotional distress, aiding in diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring progress, particularly in conditions where emotional pain is a significant factor—which can be difficult to assess solely through observation or verbal reports.

👉🏽SWIPE through to see an example of a mental health pain scale you could use.

If you are experiencing emotional pain, you may want to consider seeking mental health therapy. We are accepting new patients and located in the heart of Maui in Wailuku.

📞808 229-3200
📍1955 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
📧office@islandmindtherapy.com

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This content is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. This does not establish a provider-client relationship. If you're in crisis, please seek immediate help.

04/08/2025

Do you have a big heart and want to help your local community on Maui? We are hiring!

We are seeking therapists or counselors who live on Maui to join our team in the heart of Wailuku serving Maui community members.

Visit our careers page for more information and to apply: islandmindtherapy.com/careers

03/06/2025

If you were affected by the August 2023 Maui fires, we’re proud to offer free mental health support services through the Finding Strength Together program.

We are local on Maui, and we want you to know that we understand the struggle. Individual and group therapy sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please reach out as soon as you’re able.

We’re here to help you heal, rebuild, and find strength together. To learn more and apply, visit our website islandmindtherapy.com/finding-strength-together.

The Finding Strength Together program is made possible through through the generosity of the Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation.

03/03/2025

If you've ever seen the acronym DBT, you've probably wondered what Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is?

Dialectical means balancing opposites. DBT is a treatment model used to introduce effective and practical skills into client's lives which they can use when they are distressed.

LEARN MORE in the images below.

COTACT US if you're seeking therapy, and exploring the use of DBT in your journey to balance your life.

02/28/2025

☯️ Emotional maturity is not about perfection—it’s about progress and learning to handle life's ups and downs with emotional balance.

Emotional maturity is the ability to understand, manage, and express your emotions in healthy ways. It’s about staying calm in stressful situations, taking responsibility for your actions, and having the resilience to grow through challenges.

Learn how to apply healthy habits with the help of a therapist at islandmindtherapy.com.

02/17/2025

It can be difficult talking about the tough stuff with keiki, but avoiding the hard topics such as death can create misconceptions.

Our friends at Therapist Aid have created some tips to confidently talk to keiki about death that we'd love to share with you.

Island Mind Therapy offers therapists on Maui who aim to create positive change— with an island-inspired approach we foster a deeper understanding of mental health, where every person can experience the joy of a balanced, fulfilling life.

Learn more on our website at islandmindtherapy.com.

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02/14/2025

ANSWER: it’s a great first step toward understanding yourself and addressing life’s challenges. Therapy can provide you with the support, tools, and strategies you need to navigate tough times and personal growth. Here’s how:

🌺 Gain a better understanding of yourself
🌺 Boost your self-esteem and confidence
🌺 Learn effective coping strategies
🌺 Develop stronger emotional management
🌺 Improve communication and relationship skills
🌺 Break old behavior patterns and create new ones
🌺 Find fresh perspectives on obstacles in your life

Therapy isn’t just for when things go wrong—it’s also a powerful tool for personal growth and improving your quality of life. If any of these benefits resonate with you, it may be time to explore how therapy can help you.

Ready to start your journey? Learn more on our website at islandmindtherapy.com.

02/07/2025

We are hiring!

We are seeking therapists / counselors who live on Maui to join our team in the heart of Wailuku serving Maui community members.

Visit our careers page for more information and to apply: https://islandmindtherapy.com/careers

Join our team! See current job openings at Island Mind Therapy