If you attend the majority of Masters programs on counseling within the US currently, based on its claim to be the most empirically based therapy in clinical studies, cognitive or cognitive behavioral therapy is the core component(s) most all new counselors are trained in. When we look at the theory of cognitive therapy its core belief is… more
Give Yourself a Break From Holiday Stress
Originally Published in County Line Magazine Oct 28th, 2017 There’s help for those who feel overwhelmed by the holidays — both before they arrive and after they pass. County Line Magazine turns to Scott Martin with the East Texas Stress Reduction Clinic in Tyler for guidance. Why do the holidays — a favorite time for many — cause… more
Getting Over Heartbreak According to Science
By Via Lana Dolinska Nowadays we get all kinds of happiness and dating advice on the Internet from people who don’t know what they’re talking about. I am a geek matchmaker and to convince me of anything, you have to back your words with research. UCLA neuroscience researcher Alex Korb has some insights that can help you get over… more
Allowing the Zebra to kick
A zebra is eating some very delicious grass and its herd has gotten a little bit away from it. The zebra does not notice the Lion hiding in the the taller grass. At the last moment, the zebra catches a scent as the Lion is springing from its crouch. The zebra gets a very lucky kick into the Lion’s snout… more
The Thorn in the Lion’s Paw
A Lion, very early in life gets a thorn in it’s paw. The pain is so excruciating that the king of the beasts begins using only three of its legs and stays completely off the offending paw. It very quickly adapts to avoiding the pain and operating from a limited capacity. What we are encouraging the Lion… more
MARRIAGE ADVICE I WISH I WOULD HAVE HAD:
Originally posted as a public note on Facebook by Gerald Rogers. This is too good not to share. MARRIAGE ADVICE I WISH I WOULD HAVE HAD: Obviously, I’m not a relationship expert. But there’s something about my divorce being finalized this week that gives me perspective of things I wish I would have done different… After losing… more
Stop Stopping
One way to reduce stress is to actually be on the path you say you want to be on. Here are the basic steps to accomplishment: Step One: Decide what you intend to accomplish Step Two: Define exactly what actions it will take from you to achieve the outcome. Step Three: Decide if you are willing to pay… more
Attitudes to Cultivate When Practicing Mindfulness
Always a good share…… Non-judging: Mindfulness is cultivated by assuming a stance of non-judging witness to our own experience. This requires that we become aware of the constant stream of evaluative and judging thoughts that we have—then try to step back. With a non-judging mind, things are neither “good” nor “bad”—but simply present or absent. Patience: Patience… more
Mindful Eating
Mindfulness has been defined as paying attention on purpose with non-judgment and compassion for ourselves. This can be a bit confusing for those not exposed to this type of daily habit. In order to demystify the process of learning how to meditate, one of the first meditations that an MBSR instructor takes people through is the Raisin… more
Love & Time
One of my favorites: Once upon a time there was an island where all the feelings lived; happiness, sadness, knowledge, and all the others, including love. One day it was announced to all of the feelings that the island was going to sink to the bottom of the ocean. So all the feelings prepared their boats to… more