Everything is coming at us so quickly these days. Emails. Voicemails. Twitter. Facebook. Texting. Everything that you would…
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TRANSCRIPT: Hey there, I’m Dr. Barbara Rubin, a licensed psychologist here with Thriveworks, and I’m thrilled that you’re listening to our video today. I wanted to let you all know that in my practice here, I work with individuals and couples on a wide variety of issues: everything from depression…
TRANSCRIPT: Ok, with great respect and great love, I’d like to great each and every one of you out there. I thought I’d take a few minutes and talk about the importance of mindfulness in psychotherapy. Read: Back to Basics, Depression 101 A lot of us struggle…
By, counselor Neal Hughes — Thriveworks Knoxville Throughout the day, pay attention to the areas of stress in your body […] and consciously work to relax the muscles.” Read: Back to Basics, Depression 101 The connection between mind and body is stronger than you think. Watch the video above and…
What is the unbelievable solution to procrastination? If being a procrastinator means that you are lazy, then almost all of us are in trouble. Putting off important tasks seems to be something the majority of people struggle with, despite how illogical it really is. I’ve…
Why do we worry? Why do we bother engaging in thoughts that ultimately harm us and detract from positive living? The fact is that worrying is unavoidable, but it’s not impossible to manage. Here is a possible solution to your worrying problems that might help…
When I was a child, my mom spoke frequently about living in another country and she sought opportunities to do so. We knew that one day, our mom would be living outside the United States. We didn’t know when, but we thought we knew where….
Fear Can Be A Great Motivator Fear and motivation are often approached as two separate things. This makes sense because we often view what’s in front of us as something we are motivated by positively, or something that is negative, such as fear. Positive=good and…
“When you are angry or frustrated, what comes out? Read: Back to Basics, Depression 101 Whatever it is, it’s a good indication of what you’re made of.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Let’s face it, at some point we all get a little emotional. However, many…
What is a millennial? This generation consists of individuals between the ages of 18 and 33. These days, millennials are typically seen as upbeat individuals who are confident and technologically savvy. Read: Back to Basics, Depression 101 Unfortunately, that perception doesn’t hold up to the…
Solving Negative Thoughts In various situations, you start to develop thoughts around what you are experiencing. Your emotions arise from your interpretation of the situation based on your thoughts. Sometimes, you may find that your thinking is distorted. This can lead to feelings of anxiety,…
