Pain Versus Suffering
Pain Versus Suffering is part 2 in the series, When You or Your Loved One is in Pain. We will be taking a look at the emotional and psychological aspects of pain…as well as the concept of…
- Bibliotherapy, Change Talk, Decisional Balance, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
What is Change Talk?
In a recent blog article on The Heart’s Way for Creative Clinicians we explored the therapeutic model of Motivational Interviewing. This article, titled What is Decisional Balance, discussed the concepts of Decisional Balance and Stages of Change.…
- Bibliotherapy, Change Talk, Coping Skills, Decision-Making, Decisional Balance, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducation, Stages of Change, Stress Management
What is Decisional Balance?
What is decisional balance? Decisional Balance is a therapeutic tool used in Motivational Interviewing. When our clients are contemplating making a change in their lives, Decisional Balance is a process by which they can consider the pros…
Men, Movies, and Mental Health: Clinical Considerations
June was Men’s Mental Health Month. A time to highlight men’s mental health issues. One way to continue this conversation is through Men, Movies, and Mental Health: Clinical Considerations. Men are drawn to movies that speak to…
Book Review: Love People, Use Things by The Minimalists
I was pleased when, 1) I won an Advanced Reading Copy of Love People, Use Things: Because the Opposite Never Works and 2) I was asked by BOOKish FIRST to write a review of the book. (The…
Stress and The Silent To-Do List : Clinical Perspectives
Who doesn’t experience stress? To varying degrees we all do. Our clients struggle with the myriad of stresses in life. Clinicians are not immune. In the name of self-care and best practice we are charged with not…
Burnout Versus Moral Injury In the Mental Health Field
Burnout versus moral injury. Most mental health professionals are familiar with the term burnout, especially if they have worked in the field for a considerable length of time or if they work (worked) in a trauma-care type…
Food and Mood: 10 Talking Points to Share with Your Clients
As clinicians we often don’t discuss the topic of Food and Mood with our clients but we probably should. The field of Nutritional Psychiatry is expanding. New research and information is available indicating that the nutrients and…
- Bibliotherapy, Coping Skills, Creativity, Decision-Making, Guided Imagery, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Decision-Making – Coloring the Pages of Your Life
Decision-making Decisions. Choices. These are part of life, whether we are young or old. We are faced with making choices and decisions daily. Some small, some not so small, and some life changing. How can we make…
God’s Way to “Home”
Have you ever wondered about your path and purpose in life? What you were meant to be, meant to do? Which road to follow? What life choices to make? This can be a difficult task for many…