Nobody Wants A Dyke Daughter
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn celebration of LGBT Pride Month, a brave teenage shares her story about coming out to her dad and offers tips to parents: Nobody Wants A Dyke Daughter That was basically what my father said when I told him I’m gay. He did use somewhat nicer words, but his message was clear: nobody wants a […]
Alcohol and Trauma: Drinking as a Way to Cope with the Past
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCheck out Cyndi’s most recent article on GoodTherapy.org entitled, Alcohol and Trauma: Drinking as a Way to Cope with the Past. You’ve decided to seek help for substance abuse, but how do you know where to start looking for help? These considerations can help you find the right support.
Why EMDR for Therapy?
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith so many options for therapy, why EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach that incorporates protocols to help clients to reprocess emotionally activated memories into appropriate memory networks by connecting with adaptive information. A client presents with a trauma that is causing intrusive thoughts and disruptive emotions. The therapist will […]
Anxiety or ADHD – Which Disorder Do I Have?
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor many patients and doctors, these can two disorders can be the hardest to distinguish from one another. After all, both can affect concentration, make people distractible and forgetful, and result in impulsive or rash decisions that can sometimes have bad consequences. Anxiety and ADHD also make many people feel uncomfortably energized or “keyed up.” […]
What is Medication Management?
Reading Time: 4 minutesIIAT Philosophy on Medications and Psychiatric Disorders Medication can play a pivotal role in helping address mental health concerns. Studies have shown that when appropriately prescribed and monitored, and when combined with therapy, medication can help significantly improve the outcome of many psychiatric and psychological conditions. IIAT now has a board certified psychiatrist in the […]
An Alternative Way to Resolve Conflict
Reading Time: 2 minutesPeople deal with conflict most every day. Many of them turn to litigation and the use of the legal system to resolve disputes. But the court system costs too much, takes too much time and involves uncertainty, loss of privacy and an adversarial win-lose mentality. Frequently, the outcomes from the judicial system do not work […]
But It Doesn’t Hurt!
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a dentist, I hear this expression often. People use it as their reason for skipping their recare appointments, not wanting dental x-rays, being surprised that they have a cavity, and especially when they’re told they have periodontal disease (gum disease). I find analogies to be a great learning tool. I respond by saying that […]
LGBTQ ABCs
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn my years of providing therapy, I have encountered many different acronyms and terms. Some of them I understood immediately, while I pretended to understand others. The LGBTQ community contains a lot of terminology and acronyms that are frequently misunderstood. In hopes of raising awareness and creating a more understanding culture, I have created the […]
Making a Plan for Family Media Management
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe holiday season is almost here, and in many households that means festively-wrapped packages full of brand new phones, tablets, and other media devices. The holidays also brings school breaks, and with them an abundance of free time that kids – and parents – are sure to fill by spending lots of time playing with […]
Psychological Testing Explained
Reading Time: 4 minutesPerhaps your child has recently been having behavioral problems and their pediatrician suggested that a psychological assessment may be helpful. Or maybe you have been feeling overwhelmed and your therapist recommended that you have a psychological evaluation. You may have even seen psychological tests being administered in movies or television shows. But what exactly is […]