I sit down at the computer, fingers poised, ideas thought and I go blank. Maybe I have writer’s block but more likely I’m feeling some level of anxiety. Having a story come to life in … Read More
Fire in the Mouth or Self-Care
I really love dried mangoes. So, when I saw that someone had brought them into the break room, I grabbed a few and took a big bite. Unfortunately, the mangoes were actually Chili-flavored Mangoes and … Read More
Big ‘T’ and little ‘t’ Trauma – Therapy Utah October Newsletter
Big ‘T’ and little ‘t’ Trauma Imagine, if you will, a tennis court with a ball launcher. You are there to practice your swings to become a better tennis player. The ball launcher launches a … Read More
What is EMDR and IFS? – Therapy Utah September Newsletter
What is EMDR and IFS? Did You Know That We Specialize in Treating Trauma? Have you gone to a therapist before and had a great session. You might have discussed things that you can improve … Read More
What’s New at the World Health Organization? – Therapy Utah August Newsletter
What’s new at WHO? (World Health Organization)? A new disorder is being added and that’s a good thing! The World Health Organization (WHO) has been around since 1948. It has 191 independent countries that are … Read More
This Is A Brain On Drugs Ad – Therapy Utah June Newsletter
Do you remember this ad? The original ad campaign came out in 1987. I was 13 years old. I don’t remember any other ad from my childhood quite as clearly as this one. It opens … Read More
Technology Works for Recovery! – Therapy Utah May Newsletter
Technology Works for Recovery! Learning how to use technology to your benefit will increase your chances of success. [flipbook pdf=”https://therapyutah.org/wp-content/uploads/images/TherapyUTAH-Newsletter-May.pdf”]
Four Tips for a Better Nights Sleep
Last year the magazine stands were full with Time Magazines special edition titled “Mindfulness: The New Science of Health and Happiness.” As a therapist I was pumped to find something actually beneficial and crucial to … Read More
Three Reasons Why a Therapist can be Better than a Best Friend
It is very important to have someone to talk to. Best friends are great for that. I love the cathartic feeling I get when having a deep conversation with a friend and therapy can certainly … Read More
Technology Improves Accountability for the Addicted
Our clients enter our Intensive Outpatient Program for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is simply that they are exhausted from living the life of an addict; the motivation is internal. Clients also come to … Read More
Three Ways to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder without using Medication
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects 4 – 6% of the U.S. population. Women are impacted 4x more than men are by SAD for reasons that are still not completely understood. Symptoms can include: • Feeling … Read More
Three Ways Gratitude Can Improve Your Mental Health
Our brains are quite remarkable. They are constantly evolving as we are learning and as we are unlearning. Neuronal connections become stronger as we learn a new skill and weaken as we decide to stop … Read More
Keep Recovery Simple, Not Easy
I have a client that rides mountain bikes. He has ridden them long enough that he can really challenge himself. As he comes down a mountain, he has found that his risk of crashing increases … Read More
I’m in Recovery – Why Can’t My Wife Move On?
I am sure if you are over the age of 25 you will remember what you were doing when the World Trade Towers fell in New York – a day our nation will never forget. … Read More
Three Tips for Moving Towards Real Safety in Addiction Recovery
My oldest daughter and I went to a local indoor pool last week with five of my grandchildren in tow, the youngest was 2 and the oldest was 5. Since this would be our first … Read More
