Tag: therapy
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Patterns
Why Do I Keep Doing ‘This’? Picture this: Albert Einstein wakes up late every morning with nary a moment to comb his hair. He rushes out the door and misses his bus. Again and again, he wakes up late and again and again he misses his bus. More consequences are likely follow. Because he missed…
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Problem Solving
How Do I Solve All My Problems? The human brain is a problem solving machine. Think of a problem in your life. Something small, like dirty dishes. Can you come up with a solution? There might seem as if there is one solution: to clean the dishes. It might seem so obvious that it can…
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Shame
What is Shame? Shame is a distinct experience that can be based in a lifetime of set beliefs about ourselves and how we interact with the world. Shame can keep us mired in behaviors that are unhelpful and take us away from what matters. Building awareness of shame and moving beyond it can make a…
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LCSW
What is LCSW? LCSW stands for licensed clinical social worker. The name social worker can bring up thoughts of someone who works with children or other special populations. While that may be true, social work is a broad profession with a wide range of specialties. Social Work is More than Child Welfare The National Association…
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Men’s Mental Health
Seeking support during challenging times in life can bring on feelings of shame, guilt, and even anger. You might experience self-judgment or worry that people in your life might find out that something is wrong with you. This is especially true for men brought up in a world where feelings are taught to be suppressed,…
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Trauma
What is Trauma? Trauma can have different meanings depending on the context. In a medical context, a trauma refers to a physical harm. In the mental and emotional realm, it can take many forms and isn’t always obvious. Sexual trauma or trauma of near death or violent experiences like combat are more widely known but…
Andrew Butler-Pothast, LCSW 