Trying to Find Happiness? Look Here By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC We say it all the time: “I’ll be happy when _________.” But, sadly, “I’ll be happy when _________” …is a trap. We put ourselves in a restricted spot when we’re convinced that we have to wait for...
Want to Get Rid of Negative Emotions? Read This By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC In our society, we’re taught to avoid pain. To only feel good. To redirect ourselves to joy when we feel sad. That sadness and other “negative” emotions are intolerable and not OK. But the...
These 3 Words Can Change How You Feel By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC The words we use change our perception of the world. And our perception of the world impacts how we feel about it. Some words are notorious for inflaming emotions—and when we take a closer look, they...
Looking for a Better Way to Deal With Emotions? Try This By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC Looking for a better way to deal with your emotions? Be mindful. Mindfulness is the practice of intentionally noticing, observing, and accepting the present moment. Here, now,...
How DBT Can Help Change Your Perspective By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC Looking for a way to… Deal with emotions and stress, while improving your ability to manage distress? Understand your feelings and perceptions? Promote better, healthier relationships? If you...
How Pain Helps Us Survive By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC There is a rare genetic disorder wherein a person is born without the capacity to feel pain. They can feel other sensations, but their brains just don’t register painful stimuli. On paper, this disorder sounds...
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