Category: Twin Cities Counseling Blog

Anxiety is unavoidable and some of us handle our anxiety better than others. Some people are genetically wired to be more anxious. Still, we have to help ourselves through it to keep it from absorbing our time and energy. Having your own weird ways to cope is an absolute must. So be weird! How you … Continue reading #1 Tip to Lower Anxiety: Talk to Yourself

Naoki Higashida is known as the author of another first person-account of his experiences as a person with autism, Why I Jump. Mr. Higashida wrote this book with his letter board and computer. He has a limited amount of words he uses verbally. His insights into autism are useful for many people who struggle with … Continue reading Book Review of Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8

To Feel Understood Many people feel lonely. When people are lonely, they feel misunderstood by others. Counseling helps with feeling that someone else knows what you are going through and you are not alone. That feeling of connection can be a wonderful relief. Feeling understood is a great place to begin. To Learn Ways to … Continue reading 10 Reasons Why People with Autism Go to Therapy

The question I hear most often: What is happening in my brain during EMDR therapy? The person in my office is often smiling and laughing when they ask, relieved with the change in the way they feel. A pain they have carried around is gone, and they feel like a different person. They want to … Continue reading How EMDR Therapy Helps the Brain

Moods come and go, that is a fact of life! If you want to keep your mood in check, research shows these support brain/body biology that can help manage depression. Depression is linked to your biology, these are some “hacks” to help your body's biology to support your brain. Every one of these is based … Continue reading What Does Your Biology Have to Do with Depression?

Winter is coming. This is the time when some people notice the diminishing light is affecting their habits and moods. Some people don't want to go outside and want to hibernate in the evening. Some people notice a depressed mood. These shorter and colder days need some serious coping techniques. This isn't brief, this will … Continue reading Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder: Practicing Winter Self-Care

Spiritual starting point to healthy changes I seem to keep recommending Marianne Williamson’s book “A Course in Weight Loss.” So seems like a great book to review. A Course in Weight Loss helps people with binge eating, those trying to lose weight, and eating disorders. If you are seeking a connection to God/spirituality/higher power, recognizing … Continue reading Book recommendation: A Course in Weight Loss

You’re not doing well and maybe sometimes you’re feeling downright miserable. Yet you truly believe there is something better out there for you.  So you’re ready to try counseling. There are many paths to find a therapist but ultimately fit really matters. Here are 7 ways to find a great therapist. The one who will … Continue reading 7 Ways to Find a Great Therapist

Depression doesn’t just hit us over the head while carrying a sign “Hi, I’m depression.” We don't see purple spots in front of our eyes to alert us we've become depressed. Many people just notice some changes in their day-to-day life, notice what you’re not doing anymore, and start to wonder. Not all of these … Continue reading Are You Depressed? Symptoms of Depression