Do you feel burned out in your current job or position? Psychology Today’s article, “Burned Out on the Job? New Research Shows Why,” estimates that almost 30% of US people experience burn out. The article suggests that burn out occurs when there is a conflict between our internal motivations and the demands of our job….
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Afraid of…Emotions?
I have Leigh McCullough’s book, “Treating Affect Phobia” on my bookshelf in my office. I originally purchased this book and studied it during my post-graduate studies, and since then, it has become a vital part of how I practice. What does “affect phobia” mean? It simply means being afraid of (phobia) your feelings (affect). This impacts…
Helping Your Teen With Depression
Parents often ask me, “What can I do to help my daughter with her depression?” U.S. News & World Report has succinctly listed ways to recognize depression in your teen as well as things you can do. I would also add to the list: Don’t take it personally. Your relationship with your teen may be…
Job Interviews for Introverts
One of my favorite things to talk about is introversion, mostly because I have found that introverts are often very misunderstood and need to be empowered by focusing on their strengths. I also love career counseling/coaching because people function best in their work when their strengths and passions align with what they are doing. Anyway,…