InMindOut Blog

When I was a kid, dinner time meant everyone sitting at the table eating a meal. There might be light banter or a check in to see how school went, who needed to get done chores etc. It was a great way to connect and stay connected. Let me ask you this- when was the […]

It isn’t always easy to know the difference between teen moodiness and depression.  There are signs and symptoms that every parent, grandparent or caregiver should be aware of.  The teen years can be pretty tough for many adolescents and depression affects more teens than many parents realize. It is estimated that one in five adolescents […]

When I was in undergraduate school, I was required to take a communications class.  The first few lessons were about speaking, listening and reporting back what was communicated.  I thought, “Oh well, this is easy.”  Then as I became part of romantic relationships, I realized this wasn’t easy at all.  It came as a surprise […]

Separation and divorce are painful processes that disrupt the lives of many families. The effects of a parents’ divorce for many children can be modest and short-lived. If divorced parents get to a place where they can have polite but distant communication with an ex-partner their children in turn adapt to the new living arrangement. […]

What is codependency? The term itself came from the rooms of AA. The alcoholic or addict is dependent on substance and the co-dependent is dependent to person. The definition of the term has broadened from its AA roots. A co-dependent relationship as defined by the Oxford dictionary as a dysfunctional relationship where one person has […]

What an incredible privilege to be a part of the journey from darkness and despair, hopelessness and inadequacy, to light and optimism, hopefulness and joy.   And I recently had a session with a client who shared some profound wisdom gained during her struggle against depression and anxiety.  She also recommended I name my practice “Twirling […]

Therapy is an investment – get the most out of it by planning in advance for your sessions and noting what comes up for you during the week, implementing new skills, an monitoring what works and what doesn’t.  Similarly, journaling key discoveries, new coping skills, or fresh perspectives can support continued growth with things are […]

How to see a Psychiatric Medication Provider in 5 Steps By Hilary Holmes, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC –August 8, 2019   Step 1: Show up This is often the hardest part; showing up takes a lot of courage and energy. It’s a vulnerable thing to do, but in doing so you’re telling yourself that you matter […]

Part of a healthy relationship is being able to navigate conflict in a healthy, effective way. Navigating conflict in healthy ways has its benefits: an opportunity to learn more about the person you’re in a relationship with, an opportunity to expand your emotional window of tolerance, and learn to not fear adversity or conflict. When […]

I wasn’t prepared for it to say the least.  Sitting over lunch with a therapist colleague, he asked me for my advice on getting his own therapist who was a “specialist.”  Typically I poo poo the idea that one needs a specialist; however, I do see where this may be helpful. “It depends on what […]