To my beloved eating disorder recovery community- specifically those of you silently struggling with being unable to exercise due to air quality and gym closures. I see you. Your struggle is valid. And I have so much compassion for you. I know it is hard but take the rest. Your...
For those of you who follow my Instagram account, you may have seen I’m doing a series of posts discussing “Personality Disorders on 'The Office'”. I decided to kick things off with the head honcho himself- Michael Gary Scott (AKA Prison Mike AKA Agent Michael Scarn...
Since the beginning of the pandemic and shelter-in-place order we have been in a constant state of adapting. We, as humans, have adapted to being stuck in a new environment, following new routines and for some taking on new roles. All these adjustments have happened under the...
Controversial opinion: Pain is a gift. Going through something painful is tough, there is no denying that. By its very definition pain involves suffering and discomfort. It makes sense, then, we as humans find ourselves doing whatever it takes to rid ourselves of this perceived...
Social Media use is one way we can stay connected to one another. With the current social distancing rules and regulations, social media is a resource we can use as a platform to share thoughts, opinions, emotions, and current news. Whether it be the political climate, uncertainty of the...
For the third part of this series, I am going to shift the focus back to sharing practical, evidence-based strategies for coping with depression during this uniquely difficult time. Opposite Action Opposite action is the intentional practice of doing the opposite behavior of an...
Many people find themselves in couples therapy asking how they can fix their communication problems. They mention they feel unheard and unloved during heated arguments. As a therapist, I can witness what the power of listening and attending to someone can do. Although most...
As our world sits in this weird holding pattern, it is extremely understandable for you to be feeling lethargic, unmotivated, under-stimulated, isolated, down, tired, and out of sorts, even if you aren’t typically prone to depressive states. In my previous blog, I named the very...
Many of us are finding the shift to our new social distant lifestyle to be troublesome for our mental health. Yet how do we use our coping skills if they are no longer accessible? Gyms are closed, brunches are canceled, and camping is prohibited. Many of the outlets we leaned on for...
CPCC wants to protect your physical health as well as your mental health. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic we have instituted some new protocols to safeguard the health of our clients and society at large. Please partner with us in reducing the harmful effects of this virus. Action...
