Coping with emotions
If you could feel more or less of any emotion at any given moment, what would that mean to you? With this technique that may be possible. Whether you want to feel less of something or more of something else, this technique is from parts…
Differences between Therapists
Ever wondered what the different types of therapists are and how they differ? Like what’s the difference between a social worker and a psychologist, or a CPC and an MFT? Psychologists Let’s start with a psychologist. In most states a psychologist needs a PhD or…
Life hack: Decision making tips
Do you struggle with decision making? Does part of you think you should do something, and the other part thinks that you shouldn’t? Here is something that may help! Decision making is very difficult if you keep interrupting yourself. Imagine two people talking to you…
What is DBT?
What is Dialectical behavioral therapy or DBT? This type of therapy that is helpful for several things like emotional dysregulation, or certain diagnoses such as borderline personality disorder. It is a mesh between a class the client takes and individual therapy they receive. In this…
Do you have ADHD?
Do you have ADHD? Are you struggle with things like task initiation? Do you wake up and just can’t seem to get going? Part of ADHD is that there are a lot more dopamine receptors, which means it vacuums up the dopamine. This causes to…
What is sleep paralysis?
Have you ever woken up and can’t move? Can you barely breathe? Do you have heaviness on your chest, and there is someone in your room? Could be a dark figure, an alien, a beast or whatever but there is something there? A presence a…
Do’s and Don’ts of sleep hygiene.
Hi, I am Preston Walker licensed marriage and family therapist. Today I wanted to talk to you about sleep, specifically how you can get better quality sleep? How can you get to sleep faster? Sleep impacts so much of our mental health, just like a…
Back to school tips for parents of a child with ADHD
Back to school can be a scary time for children dealing with ADHD. Transitioning from lazy summer days with little routine to a very structured daily schedule is tough on any child, but more so on children with ADHD. These five tips can help reduce the stress, making it an exciting time, with little to fear.
5 science-backed dietary changes that may have an impact on your child’s ADHD
As a parent to a child with ADHD it’s only natural that you want to give them the best chance at a normal life, and providing them with a nutrition plan rich in fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, protein and vitamins might help control some symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Even if it doesn’t, you can rest assured that your child is eating a balanced and healthy diet. These are five dietary changes that might have an impact on your child’s ADHD.