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.
Should You Do Group Therapy?
Video by Dr. Charlotte Howard Article by Dr. Kyler ShumwayWhether you want to get better at relationships, have a source of social support, or take your personal growth to the next level, group therapy is probably the right choice for you. After all, group therapy is...
What to Do When People Think You are Too Needy
Many people worry about being vulnerable because they fear coming across as too needy. Instead, they try to hold it all in. They don’t open up with friends and loved ones.
But when we stay silent about our needs, our needs can’t be met by others.
Too many of us feel caught in a bind, a catch twenty-two. Do I open up and ask for my needs to be met and risk seeming emotionally needy, or do I ignore my needs altogether?
Thankfully, the solution to fearing neediness is simple.
How to Have a Healthy Breakup
Nobody likes a breakup.
And yet, breakup happens all the time in relationships. Things might start off great, with lots of warmth and positivity, only for the relationship to change over time. The spark might fade as the two of you grow apart and change. There may be moments of broken trust, broken hearts, and broken promises. What started off as a strong team and a source of support may transform into something stressful and full of conflict.
When the relationship has met its end, how can you end it well?
DANGEROUS POETRY?
On texting, communication, and healthy relationships Aaron Dembe, PhD, Deep Eddy PsychotherapyDid you send 94 texts today? If so, that’s about average. SMS text messages, those byte-sized dispatches that materialize on handheld screens, have increasingly become the...
What should you do after a breakup?
What should you do after a breakup? Video by Dr. Charlotte Howard Article by Dr. Kyler Shumway Society often tells us that you need to take time, do your own work first, and then consider starting something new. Granted, if you are recovering from a relationship that...
The Rules of Relationship – An Interview with Dr. Stan Tatkin
Dr. Stan Tatkin is the founder of PACT and the author of Wired for Love. He is an expert on couples therapy and has had a profound impact on the way that couples therapists are trained to consider and integrate neurobiology, attachment theory and secure functioning...
New! “Everyone’s a Critic” 12-Week Self-Compassion Group by Dr. Erica Mathis
All of us struggle with insecurities and doubts. We tend to criticize ourselves for our flaws, judge our shortcomings, and deny ourselves the grace and love we so freely give others. The need for perfection and performance drives us to the brink of burnout, leaving...
4 Quick Tips for Social Reconnection
Trying to figure out how to reconnect with people post-pandemic? Dr. Kyler Shumway offers tips to help you rebuild and revamp your relationships.
New! Assessments for Businesses and Executive Leaders
Deep Eddy Psychotherapy is thrilled to announce our newest service: Assessments for Businesses and Executive Leaders. Whether you run a small business or a large company, our psychologists can provide you with the insights you need to succeed. Curious about what the...
Overcoming Screen Exhaustion
If you have been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or otherwise sick of virtual meetings, you are not alone. Recent studies have begun to examine the effects of virtual meeting and screen fatigue, recently called “Zoom Gloom” by folks on social media. Whether you are...
Regret
Regret feels bad because it comes with a sense of personal failure, is often visible to those around us, and is accompanied by self-blame, shame and sometimes guilt. Studies show that regret is a common emotion, 70% of adults having a significant sense of regret....
Ask a Therapist: Using Psychology to Treat Feeding Disorders
Insights from Dr. Katie Fahrner Katie Fahrner, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant University California School of Professional Psychology and her master’s in Developmental Psychology from San Francisco State University. Dr. Fahrner joined...
What to Do When You Are Anxious About Seeing a Therapist
By Lauryn Williams It’s common to have anxiety about therapy. As a long-time therapy client, therapy still makes me anxious from time to time. The thoughts and fears about what it means to see a therapist, what you’ll talk about, and what you might discover are all...
Can’t Sleep?
Dr. Kyler Shumway, a psychologist with Deep Eddy Psychotherapy, talks about learning how to sleep better using the science of psychology. Deep Eddy Psychotherapy serves kids, teens, and adults here in Austin, Texas. We are a heart-centered practice dedicated to...
The 4 Biggest Myths About Self-Compassion
Self-compassion has been around for more than two thousand years – but most of us still don’t want it. We put the needs of others above our own. We punish, criticize, and hate ourselves for our mistakes and foibles. And we hold ourselves to unrealistic standards, ones...
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[Special Webinar] Deliberate Practice: A Proven Method for Clinical Mastery
Hello colleagues! I'd love to invite you to a special free live webinar: Deliberate Practice: A Proven Method for Clinical Mastery, with me and my sister, Dr. Charlotte Howard, on Wednesday, January 27th at 5pm ET/2pm PT. Click below to register now: [Sign Up Now]...
Should I Get the COVID Vaccine?: A Doctor’s Advice to Therapists
Deep Eddy Psychotherapy's co-founder, Dr. Tori Olds, interviews her father-in-law, Dr. Richard Olds, an infectious disease specialist and expert on coronaviruses, on the COVID vaccine. In this video Dr. Tori Olds will interview Dr. Richard Olds about the new COVID 19...
Ask a Therapist: Myths about Masculinity and Mental Health
Insights from Dr. Mike Balsan Mike Balsan, Ph.D., completed his undergraduate studies at Georgetown University in Washington DC, where he studied philosophy and psychology and completed his Ph.D. in counseling psychology at UT Austin. Dr. Balsan joined Deep Eddy...
3 Secrets for New Years Resolutions that Last
With the new year fast approaching, many people are looking ahead to things they'd want to change in their lives in 2021. Although some reject the idea of setting New Year's resolutions, research has found that those who do so are significantly more likely to make...
Is Love Always the Answer? Response from Dr. Kyler Shumway.
“Do we always need to love?” This question about love was posed to our team by one of our therapists after a deep discussion with one of their clients. To many, the answer to the question is simple. Some, like The Beatles, would argue yes, “All You Need Is Love.” Love...
Ask a Therapist: Overcoming Shame and Liberating Your Sexuality
Insights from Dr. Elle Blodgett Elle Blodgett, PsyD, completed her undergraduate studies in psychology at Spelman College, her master’s in counseling at Northwestern University, and her doctorate in psychology at the University of Denver. After completing her...