Blog
Welcome! Our goal with this blog is to tap into the rich clinical knowledge of our team in order to provide high quality, curated content that is useful to both clients and therapists. Some articles such as those in our “Therapy 101” series are more introductory and aimed at people who are considering or are new to therapy. Others like our “Deep Eddy Discussions” series dive deeper into a topic and may be more relevant to therapists or experienced clients. We hope that this blog will serve as a valuable resource for enriching your therapy experience here at Deep Eddy.
Community Awareness: Mass Shootings
Article By: Kyler Shumway, Psy.D.The following is a message written to the Deep Eddy Psychotherapy community by our President and Chief Clinical Officer regarding the recent mass shootings in America. Some of the details and formatting have been altered for the...
What is IFS Therapy?
Article By: Jef Page, LPC-AWhile searching for a therapist or researching different forms of therapy, you may have come across this acronym IFS and wondered what it was all about! Well in this post, we’ll explore what Internal Family Systems is and how it might be a...
Black History Month Call-In
Article By: Lisa Eiland, LCSW-S "Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world." — Nelson Mandela. This month, instead of our usual acknowledgement of contributors to the field, we are doing something a bit different. I pose the question:...
Which Comes First: Motivation or Action?
Article by: Robert Lewis, LPCThe energy needed to complete a task can be hard to find, particularly when it comes to the things that we should do, don’t want to do, or feel we can’t do. Usually, this happens because we don’t have enough external pressure (extrinsic...
Do the Dance of Tiredness
Article By: Dr. Charlotte HowardI was sad and nostalgic hearing that my college professor from 25 years ago, Peter Schmitz, a professional dancer and inspiring artist, died recently. My brother, Glenn, also danced in the department with Peter around the same time and...
Native American Contributors to Psychology
Article By: Lisa Eiland, LCSW-SThis year, we hope to recognize people who have contributed to the field that are often overlooked; for this blog, we want to recognize Dr. Carolyn Lewis Attneave, Dr. Logan Wright, Dr. Arthur McDonald, and Dr. Marigold Linton.Dr....
MLK’s “Creative Maladjustment”
Written by: Sheena Yazdandoost, LCSW & McKenna Hereford, Ph.D.This year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let's honor his legacy by reflecting on his powerful address at APA's Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. in 1967. As he mentions in this statement, "there are...
New Year, New Me? How to Make Resolutions that Last
Article By: Erica Mathis, Ph.D.So you want to make some New Year's resolutions? Setting New Year's resolutions is a common practice for many individuals. We are bombarded with marketing at the end of each year that tells us we need to make a change - sales on fitness...
Helping Children Remember Loved Ones Who Have Passed
Article by: Steffanie Strawbridge, LCSW-SWhile December can be a time of great joy as we celebrate Chanukah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve or many other special days in the month, for many it is a time of great sadness as they remember loved ones...
Coping with Holiday Grief
Article by: Alyza Moore, LPC-AFor so many, the holidays are hard. Whether due to existing family dynamics, grief, seasonal depression, or a number of other variables, the holidays are often anything but the warm, glowing, joyful months that Hallmark movies make them...
Are You Serious, Clark?A Guide to Navigating Challenging Family Circumstances
Article by: Ian WoodwickWith national and religious holidays approaching, many of us may find ourselves in less-than-ideal circumstances regarding family relationships. Traumatic events, divorce, religious and/or political affiliation and differing expectations are...
National Adoption Month
Article by: Steffanie Strawbridge, LCSW-SNovember is National Adoption Month! Adopting is the act of giving a child a forever home and a family. Many people choose this path to adding to their family. It may be due to fertility issues, it may be that your heart has...
National Gratitude Month
Article by: Michella Conrad, M.Ed., Doctoral InternWhy Gratitude Matters This month invites us to reflect on the value of gratitude and acknowledge its importance. The following is a practical definition of gratitude that may be used in a therapeutic setting:...
National Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month
Written by: Sheena Yazdandoost, LCSWEach year from September 15 to October 15, people celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic and Latine groups. This year, we at Deep Eddy wanted to honor the important contributions to the mental health field from...
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness
Article by Michella Conrad, M.Ed., Doctoral InternOctober Is Observed as A Commemorative Month for Pregnancy and Infant Loss AwarenessIf you or a loved one has lost a child to stillbirth, miscarriage, sudden infant death syndrome, or any other reason during pregnancy...
DV Awareness Month
Article by Steffanie Strawbridge, LCSW-SGet Our Purple On October is National Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month!Often in October we see a lot of pink -- pink ribbons, pink cleats on athletes and pink t-shirts. Most people know that the pink...
ADHD Awareness Month
Article by: Ian Woodwick, Psy.D.Welcome to October, or as it is more commonly known, ADHD awareness month. ADHD is relatively well-known, however, there is a substantial amount of confusion and misinformation regarding aspects of the disorder. Between social media,...
Procrastination
Aricle by McKenna Hereford, PhDProcrastination Did you have a reaction reading that word? Most of us have read articles or watched videos about this topic, only to find ourselves procrastinating later! A common reaction to even seeing the word is something like “ugh,...
National Wellness Month
Article by: Brianna Reineke, LPC, LCDCThis August, we celebrate National Wellness Month! National Wellness Month is an opportunity for all of us to establish healthy habits, such as stress management and remaining present - both for ourselves and others. Establishing...
Role of Social Media on Mental Health
Article by: McKenna Hereford, PhDHow Does Social Media Affect Our Mental Health? Have you felt overwhelmed since 2020, particularly during or after checking social media? If so, you are not alone! Many people have reported feeling more hopelessness, depression,...
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month!
Article by: McKenna Hereford, PhDFormerly known as National Minority Mental Health Month, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Month is designated to bring awareness and action to mental health concerns experienced in Black and Brown...