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Understanding Self-Sabotage: What if your worst enemy is you?

One of the most frustrating experiences is self-sabotage. What is self-sabotage? It is when you get in the way of your own success,. You do the very thing that sets you up to fail. When the poor decision and consequences are over, often people are left confused and very angry at themselves. Why does self-sabotage happen? How can I make it stop? Having a clearer understanding of self-sabotage may be the key to breaking the vicious cycle.

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What is the Purpose of Emotions? Feelings Decoded.

To feel is to be human. I believe we have a love-hate relationship with our emotions! Sometimes emotions feel great and it gives our lives such depth while other times our emotions cause such distress and creates behavioral destruction. So what is the purpose of our emotions? What are our emotions trying to tell us? By having a better understanding behind our emotions, we are able to understand and communicate more effectively.

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When do you know you are ready for couples counseling?

If you are in a committed relationship with a lot of conflict and distress, sometimes the intuitive last stop is couples counseling. What if that is not true? What if couples counseling at this present time would make your relationship worse? It is important to know if and when couples counseling is the right for you and your loved one.

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Why are video games so addicting and how can I leverage it for my benefit?

Many parents or family members are worried that their kid is playing too much video games. They say things like “they aren’t doing anything with their life and I’m scared that they won’t be successful.” Some people may even go as far as to say that they are “addicted” to gaming. Are these concerns really true? They can be but there is more to the story than just playing these electronic games. These online games can fulfill deep psychological and social needs. By understanding these needs, we can build a bridge into a meaningful relationship and using gaming as a clue to getting these psychological and social needs met in other places.

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Should I spank my child as a form of punishment? Re-thinking parenting and discipline.

The worst part of parenting is having to discipline and punish your child. A common practice of discipline for centuries has been spanking or some version of corporeal punishment especially with younger kids who “are not reasonable.” Is this the best way to teach our kids a lesson? Are there other ways to train our kids without resorting to physical violence? Maybe it is time to re-think this strategy.

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenJuly 1, 2019attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, angry, avoidance, abuse, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, adhd, adhd symptoms, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, counseling, counseling for kids, couples counseling, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, de-stigmize, depression, diagnosis, depression therapy, drug abuse, divorce, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, long term therapy, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, loss of a loved one, money, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, ocd, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, OCD, ptsd, PTSD, psych meds, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, psychologist, panic disorders, panic disorder, PTSD symptoms, ptsd symptoms, premarital counseling, psych medication, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social anxiety, social skills, seeking a counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, veterans, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, worldview, wins, winning, generalized anxiety disorder Comments

How do I have difficult conversations?

Nobody likes to feel awkward and definitely not hurt. To speak your truth can sometimes feel impossible to do but you know it needs to be done or else nothing else will change and the relationship suffers. What makes certain conversations so difficult? What can be done about it? We explore the nature of these situations and how we can set up wins in our relationships.

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenMay 31, 2019attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anger management, angry, avoidance, abuse, adjustment disorder, anxiety attack, anxiety disorders, adhd, adhd symptoms, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, building self esteem, behavioral therapist, bereavement counseling, couples counseling, counseling, counseling for kids, customer service, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, drugs, de-stigmize, depression, diagnosis, depression therapy, drug abuse, divorce, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, growth, goals, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, money, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, new year, new year resolutions, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, psych meds, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, procrastination, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, personal development counseling, psychologist, panic disorders, panic disorder, PTSD symptoms, ptsd symptoms, premarital counseling, psych medication, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, tim yen, trauma, therapy, tips, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, tricks, therapist, teen counseling, therapy for adults, veterans, win, winning, wins, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, worldviewComment

Make New Year’s Resolutions Work: 5 Psychological Tips to Reach your Goals!

A brand new year for a brand new you. Is that really true? If you are thinking of making some New Year’s resolutions or personal goals (which I highly recommend), I am here to support you! Just wishing for personal growth will result in keeping that reality a wish. To make positive changes for a better version of you requires intention. Here are a few psychological tips to keep in mind for the foundation for your success!

behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenDecember 30, 2018anger management, adjustment disorder, anxiety disorders, abuse, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, adhd, addiction, anxiety, adhd symptoms in kids, avoidance, building self esteem, bereavement counseling, behavioral therapist, counseling, counseling for kids, codependency, child therapist, couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, common family problems, customer service, de-stigmize, depression, diagnosis, depression therapy, divorce, family therapy, family caregiving, family counseling, family problems and solutions, financial difficulties, generalized anxiety disorder, growth therapy, how to deal with anxiety, how to deal with depression, how to cope with loss, how to cope with death, how to build self esteem, internet addiction, irritable, loss of a loved one, long term therapy, labeling, lgbt counseling, LGBT counseling, lgbt mental health services, LGBT mental health services, money, marriage therapy, military service, mental health, mental disorders, mindfulness, men's health issues, marriage counseling questions, marriage and family therapist, ocd, OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD treatment, ptsd, PTSD, panic, panic attacks, parenting, parenting skills, PTSD treatment, post traumatic stress disorder, procrastination, professionalism, personal growth, personal development, psychologist, personal development counseling, panic disorders, panic disorder, PTSD symptoms, premarital counseling, parent child interaction, parent child interaction therapy, ptsd symptoms, questions, relationship tips, relationship therapy, sexual abuse, shame, self esteem, social skills, social anxiety, seeking a counseling, self esteem counseling, suicidal ideation, spirituality, self respect, self worth, stages of mourning, seeking a therapist, symptoms of depression, self esteem therapy for children, social anxiety disorder, trauma, therapy, types of depression, types of therapy for anxiety, therapist, teen counseling, therapy for adults, veterans, worth, what is anxiety, work stress, new year resolutions, new year, goals, growth, tricks, tips, winning, wins, winComment

Is Counseling Worth the Money? Re-thinking money and how we spend it.

Let’s be real… besides the stigma, it often comes down to the money which can be a barrier for accessing counseling. What if we are thinking about money and its associations wrong? How you spend your money is ultimately about what you value; my hope is that you place a premium on your well-being and quality of life. Why? Because YOU are worth it! If money is a barrier or concern for you, read on!

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