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Center for Mindful Psychotherapy August 31, 2017

Communication Problems? 5 Reasons Couples Stop Talking & How to Fix it

Misunderstandings and disagreements are inevitable and there is no shortage of potential communication problems. Studies show they are a primary reason couples agree to seek out marriage counseling. Some communication issues are painfully obvious, for example: The silent treatment Mockery or contempt Defensiveness Invalidating feelings Non-stop criticism These are the types of serious concerns and patterns that threaten relationships. Even...

Felicia Keller Boyle August 23, 2017

Part 1: You feel pain. You’re a normal human.

Do you have trouble tolerating emotional discomfort? Over the course of this 3 part series, Felicia, a CMP clinician, will explore how this came to be and what can be done about it. In Part 1 you'll understand the importance of being with yourself, especially when you're hurting. Read Felicia's blog here. Felicia Keller Boyle loves working with clients to...

Center for Mindful Psychotherapy August 2, 2017

Why the Most Important Part of Caring For Your Aging Parents Is Your Self-Care

It may be a cliché. But it’s a very, very accurate cliché: One day, the child becomes the parent. That’s when all the rules get flipped. Your parents lost sleep caring for you. They spend inordinate amounts of money. If needed, they re-arranged their lives over and over. Now, the tables have turned and you suddenly have to learn about...

CMP Web Team July 13, 2017

Chronic Pain: How to Cope with the Obstacles of an Invisible Illness

We’ve come a long way in helping people with disabilities. From ramps to special seating to bathroom accommodations. this is all important progress. But what if your disability is not obvious? What if you have an invisible illness? What does it mean to have an “invisible illness”? “Invisible illness” is an umbrella term that describes illnesses, diseases, and disabilities that are...

Center for Mindful Psychotherapy June 28, 2017

Stop Hating Your Body: Examining the Effects of a Negative Body Image

Clues… You are constantly receiving clues. They are the context that creates your perspective. Clues come from pop culture, gender roles, society’s expectations, and more. When it comes to your body, you use these clues to train your brain. Often, you focus on your “flaws.” Even when someone compliments you, you can’t even see what it is they like about...

Emily Adams May 17, 2017

Understanding How Children Grieve Can Help Us Cope With Loss as Adults

Processing grief can be confusing and overwhelming. Here is a piece about taking care of your inner child by giving yourself permission to grieve freely and without limitations. If you or someone you know needs support while navigating this process please reach out. Read Emily's blog here. Emily is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern with the Center for Mindful...

Center for Mindful Psychotherapy

EFT for Couples: 9 Steps to a Stronger, More Secure, and Happier Marriage

Couples therapy has undergone many productive shifts and transitions over the years. Through it all, the success rate of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) remains consistently impressive. Thus, EFT for couples has been studied extensively. Research shows the following: 70-75 percent of couples move from distress to recovery. These couples report being much happier with each other (compared to 35 percent...

Emily Adams April 4, 2017

Freeing Yourself From The Pressure of Perfections

Are you tired of working so hard to be perfect? Self-criticism masquerading as self-improvement is pervasive in today's culture of perfectionism, but it is not the only way to be your best self! Read Emily's blog here. Emily is a Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy. Her goal is to help clients create ease in...

Felicia Keller Boyle January 11, 2017

I’ve got a bad feeling: Why you’re not doing it wrong when you feel bad

How can you cope with painful emotions? How do you begin to change patterns that may not be helping you anymore? Feeling bad is an inescapable part of being human. Learn some skills for taking care of yourself when things get rough. Read Felicia's blog here. Felicia Keller Boyle is a member of the CMP Intake and Web Teams and Associate Marriage...

April Snow December 3, 2016

Why Fit Matters: Finding Your Ideal Therapist

Have you thought about the qualities you are looking for in your next therapist? If so, how will you know when you’ve found the right fit? Perhaps, like many of us, you have been more focused on finding a therapist who can work with your schedule and budget. That is completely understandable as there are so many factors to consider...