It is an incredibly challenging time to be a helper. Many therapists entered this field because they care deeply about helping people. But the reality of practicing therapy right now in the U.S. can feel complicated. The emotional impact of sitting with so much pain,…
Welcome Carly! New Vista Mental Health is proud to welcome Carly Remington as an independent contractor therapist to our team. She is a dedicated provider who brings so much warmth, enthusiasm and care to her work. She is a joy to work along side and…
Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Anxious? Remember the power of the POP technique: Pause: When you notice yourself feeling overwhelmed, take a pause. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and give yourself a moment to pause and step back from the situation. Onboard the Feeling: Instead…
Affective forecasting, quite simply, refers to the prediction of one’s future emotions. At times, this can lead us astray, because we can may forecast particularly intense emotions with a long duration, creating a sense of fear and dread. Other times, however, forecasting how we may…
As a therapist, I’ll freely admit: therapy alone isn’t enough for healing. It was never meant to be enough. We need community, we need movement, we need healthcare, I think we need connection with nature, we need family (chosen or biological), we need meaning and…
Why is it so hard to stop scrolling, and what can we do about it?! Cellphone use has been shown to trigger the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine plays a huge roll in pursuit, motivation and reward. The problem? Well, dopamine seeks more dopamine,…
