GUILT: It cannot only be called "an emotion." Here's why ...

Guilt is not only emotion. In fact, to call guilt "a feeling" makes it impossible to change. You see, as a feeling guilt does not occur without an associated cognition. The thought that something could or should have happened differently is what activates guilt. And, thoughts can be changed. The idea that a past event could have or should have been different is what makes guilt totally invalid. How can a past be changed? The idea that what is known now COULD have been known back then is the loop that creates the emotional chaos, hidden in "guilt". Could and should are helpful in the future. In the past ... it is the cognition of guilt, invalid as it is, that has to be changed.

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PLUS POWER?

PLUS POWER!

The plus sign may be seen as added stress, added difficulty, added bills and more oppression.  The plus sign may also be seen as added effort, added change, added work and more diversity.  The PLUS is constant yet the thinking is variable.

            + THINKING = POWER!

#hope #thinking #power #hypnosis

Are you able to see your beauty?

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," it is said.  This ONE belief might make it true. Someone, somwhere believes YOU are gorgeous.  If you cannot believe it for you,  then begin by believing those who hold your beauty as THEY see it.  Why not?  Need help? #beauty #therapy #whynot #mentalhealth  #counseling

Self scheduling in mental health?

Self scheduling in mental health is often frowned upon. In MD practices, it's seen as perfectly reasonable. I find self scheduled clients more motivated, better at managing costs of care and seen when most clinically relevant and necessary.   Clients access services 24 hours a day online (no more M-F, 9 to 5 calling the office).