The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s was one of the most influential periods in American History. Even with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, African Americans would continue to be the victims of racial segregation, disenfranchisement, exploitation, and violence for nearly a century to follow. With the 1896 ruling of Plessy v. Ferguson, justifying “separate…

As a professional therapist, I’ve worked with thousands of people struggling to manage their emotions. In doing so, over the years I’ve developed a simple, seven step approach to understanding and mastering one’s emotions. Even though this is only a brief overview, I wrote this article today for anyone who may be struggling to manage their emotions. I hope this…

It goes without saying that LeBron James – an NBA super-star with far too many accolades to list here – is one of the most impressive athletes of our time. With strictly regimented routines comparable to other standout athletes such as Patriot’s quarterback Tom Brady or Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, every minute of James’ days are planned out ahead of…

As a therapist, I hear a lot of people struggling with “imposter syndrome”. Imposter syndrome, for those who may not know, is basically feeling like an imposter in your role at something – like you don’t really belong.   For many this self-limiting feeling of doubt becomes a performance obstacle or worse, a non-starter.  This phenomenon is interesting to be because…

10 Tips for a Mindset of Leadership    Tip 1: Be a Great Follower Yes, you read that right. Tip number one to successfully living leadership, is to first, and continually, become a great follower.When many professionals talk about the Mindset of Leadership, they often seem to miss a step. That is, most leaders don’t become leaders right out of…

There are three predictors of job satisfaction that matter most: 1. The relationship with one’s immediate supervisor 2. Level of autonomy 3. Feeling valued and appreciated Here’s how to improve each one. 1. Value the strength of the relationship more so than the productivity numbers. If you value the numbers over the relationship, you’ll get neither the numbers or the…

The neurochemistry of addiction can best be summed up in one sentence: “Your brain, highjacked by drugs, shuts down, and needs rebalanced.” Sounds simple, right? Well, let’s take a look at each section of that sentence to get the full story. Part 1: “Your brain” Your brain already has in it all the drugs it will ever need to feel…

Meet Our Newest Team Member, Jessica Calhoon! Why I Do What I Do Every time someone asks me why I do what I do, and I reflect on this question, I find myself uncovering a new layer to my answer.  This is because as I continue to grow as a person and a therapist, I gain a greater passion and…

Feeling burnout and apathetic in your work? Struggling with Compassion Fatigue? We’ve all been there. We begin to feel like the compassion satisfaction when we first started the job is lost and unlikely to come back. Well, perhaps less is more… According to the book, Peak Performance, it’s important to remember the following script: Rest + stress = growth. Don’t…

Motivation is a Myth Personally, I believe motivation is a myth. The myth is that we must be motivated to act. The trouble with this “motivation first” attitude is that it backfires. We think motivation is like a bubble. The longer we wait, the bigger it gets, the more likely we are to burst into action. The truth, however, is…