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More Inner Peace? Try the RAIN Tool
Mind
Kim Pratt, LCSW
April 11, 2014
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Empty chair on beach at sunset - great setting for inner peacePhoto Credit: Moyan Brenn
In the field of Buddhist psychology and mindfulness-based psychotherapy, there’s a simple, but powerful tool known by the acronym RAIN (Recognize, Accept, Investigate, Non-Identify). By fostering... Read More...
Want To Be Happier? Practice Gratitude
Mind
Kim Pratt, LCSW
February 23, 2014
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Dog leaning on person conjuring up feelings of happiness and gratitutePhoto Credit: Noel Zia Lee
Being grateful for the positive things in life is an excellent way to increase happiness and one’s sense of wellbeing. For centuries, religious traditions have expounded on the value... Read More...
Keeping Afloat as a Modern Family
Relationships
Laney Cline King, LCSW
February 20, 2014
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modern family challenges and tipsPhoto Credit Bill Selak

Families have had to adjust to increased work hours and an economic downturn, yet political and economic institutions have not adjusted to the increased need for childcare and part time…

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5 Minute Mindful Breathing Exercise
Meaning, Mind
Kim Pratt, LCSW
February 11, 2014
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Mindful breathing exercisePhoto by Moyan Brenn @ Flickr
Want to learn more about mindfulness? Try this simple exercise below. This mindfulness of breath exercise is based on the work Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD., founder of Mindfulness Based Stress... Read More...
Reflections on the Meaning of Love
Meaning, Relationships
Kim Pratt, LCSW
February 2, 2014
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People lying down in shape of letters for word lovePhoto by Schipulities @ Flickr
The meaning of love, like all concepts, is a subjective one. From my perspective, “love” describes a quality of relationship imbued with great meaning, affinity and care. This relationship can be... Read More...
18 Communication Tips for Couples
Relationships
Kim Pratt, LCSW
January 24, 2014
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2 baboons looking at each other as if communicatingPhoto Credit: Edward Morgan
Relationships – whether with wives, husbands, girlfriends, boyfriends or even just friends – involve some of life’s greatest challenges.  While there are several factors that contribute to the... Read More...
Free Guided Meditations
Meaning, Mind
healthypsych
January 16, 2014
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young man listening to headphones, looks like he's meditating peacefullyPhoto Credit: William Brawley
There are many great, free resources on the web for learning about mindfulness meditation – an ancient practice that is becoming more popular in modern times.  This page includes... Read More...
What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Mind
Kim Pratt, LCSW
January 15, 2014
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (also known as CBT) has been studied extensively and is considered one of the most effective forms of talk therapy for a variety of psychological difficulties, including... Read More...
Mindful Eating Exercise
Body
Kim Pratt, LCSW
January 11, 2014
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Mindfulness around eating and food can be helpful in many ways…

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Psychology Tools: A-B-C-D Model for Anger Management
Mind
Kim Pratt, LCSW
January 10, 2014
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Emerson quote: for every minute you are angry, you lose 60 seconds of happiness" - ABCD model for anger management
The A-B-C-D model is a classic cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) technique developed by one of CBT’s founders, Albert Ellis.   When applied effectively, this can help address a variety of... Read More...
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