10 Books to Help You Change Your Life
10 BOOKS TO HELP YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE DR. JAN NEWMAN Whether you are planning a new career or job change, wondering which direction you want to go in, or recovering from trauma, grief, or loss, we have included some recommendations from our MP Team of psychologists. We invite you to explore these books with […]
5 Shows and Movies That Portray Therapy and Therapists
5 SHOWS AND MOVIES THAT PORTRAY THERAPY AND THERAPISTS DR. JAN NEWMAN Images, scenarios, and depictions in TV and film can help us connect with things that can sometimes be difficult to describe in words. Below we’ve listed those shows and movies that people have mentioned as helpful. A very important part of treatment is […]
Feel Good Movies That Can Make You Smile
FEEL GOOD MOVIES THAT CAN MAKE YOU SMILE DR. JAN NEWMAN Certain movies are called “feel good” for a reason. Watching movies can actually improve your psychological health. Of course, it depends on the type of movie and how it resonates with you. According to a 2021 study, cinema or video therapy exposes people to […]
Online Therapy for Busy Professionals: Is It Right for You?
ONLINE THERAPY FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? DR. JAN NEWMAN Busy professionals often face unique barriers to therapy. What has stopped you from seeking out therapy before? Don’t want to block out 2 hours to go to therapy and then face a hectic commute as your reward? Aren’t sure how you can […]
Finding the Right Therapist
FINDING THE RIGHT THERAPIST DR. JAN NEWMAN Has anyone ever suggested “maybe you should see someone?” When a loved one or health care provider says that “therapy” might help, what do they mean? Without more specificity, the word “therapy” doesn’t really mean anything. When most people recommend or consider “therapy” for a problem, they seem […]
Therapy or Coaching: Understanding the Difference and Choosing What’s Best for You
THERAPY OR COACHING: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE AND CHOOSING WHAT’S BEST FOR YOU DR. JAN NEWMAN “I think I might be burned out.” “I’m really struggling.” As psychologists and coaches, we often hear these things from prospective clients. And we hear them from our friends and family. The last few years have been challenging for all […]
30 Questions To Ask When Choosing a Therapist
30 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN CHOOSING A THERAPIST DR. JAN NEWMAN Finding a therapist can be challenging. After you’ve made the decision that therapy could be helpful for you, how do you approach finding the best one for you? Therapy requires a significant investment of time, money, and effort. Although doing the research can be […]
You Can Do Hard Things
YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS DR. JAN NEWMAN You can do hard things. As we start off 2023, it’s important to have self-compassion. Every year we move past 2020, it seems like the better things should get. Maybe sometimes we put too much pressure on ourselves about that. Even when it’s hard, remember that you […]
How Burnout Affects Mental Health
HOW BURNOUT AFFECTS MENTAL HEALTH DR. WILLIAM HASEK Burnout is on the rise. According to a recent poll by Gallup, 76% of employees report experiencing burnout at some point, and 28% say that they feel burnt out nearly all the time Unsurprisingly, people experiencing burnout are more likely to have symptoms of depression and insomnia; […]
Are New Year’s Resolutions a Good Idea for Habit Change?
ARE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS A GOOD IDEA FOR HABIT CHANGE? DR. JAN NEWMAN It’s the beginning of a new year, and we all know what that means?! New Year’s resolutions. Believe it or not, you’ll find some strong opinions out there on New Year’s resolutions. In this guest blog feature, our own Dr. Kayleigh Hunnicutt […]