Welcome to my blog, where I share my professional expertise on the subjects I encounter and think about every day in my therapy practice. I cover everything from mindfulness and mindset, to menopause, perfectionism, and boundary setting – all through the lens of Gestalt psychotherapy. Come to learn – and join in the discussion.
I am a caregiver by nature and I chose a profession as a caregiver. As a psychotherapist in private practice, I wear many hats and have many roles. Since I am a business owner and a one-woman show, I do everything that keeps the business operating and growing every day. The work I do as a therapist, under the umbrella of the business, is another role. I also own a home, I am a wife and a mom to a pack of four-legged creatures...
When venturing out of your comfort zone, you potentially open yourself up to personal growth which allows you to stretch yourself, learn new skills, and develop resilience. When venturing out of your comfort zone, you potentially open yourself up to personal growth which allows you to stretch yourself, learn new skills, and develop resilience. If everything you do is comfortable, easy, and safe, you never have to make any adjustments and changes, you are never challenged in how you’re operating, thinking, and feeling.
Combining alcohol and caffeine is not a new occurrence - people have been combining the two substances since the mid-19th century. You will know these older combinations as Irish coffee, rum and coke, and Buckfast Tonic Wine. In my experience, it is best to avoid combining alcohol and caffeine. These substances have potential lethal consequences and it is not easy to use controlled drinking especially when you have very few physical reminders of when to stop.
There is no evidence that ADHD and addiction are linked. Research suggests that people with ADHD may be more susceptible to developing addictive behaviors. Some reasons for the connection include poor impulse control and seeking stimulation to alleviate boredom. People with ADHD may turn to substances or other addictive behaviors as a way to self-medicate and manage their symptoms.
While alcohol itself does not contain fat, it does contain calories. When consuming alcohol, your body prioritizes metabolizing it over other nutrient like carbohydrates or fats. Alcohol does stimulate appetite and can cause you to consume more calories. Regular consumption of alcohol over time can lead to weight gain if the overall calorie intake exceeds expended energy.
I share my professional expertise on the subjects I encounter and think about every day in my therapy practice. I cover everything from mindfulness and mindset, to menopause, perfectionism, and boundary setting – all through the lens of Gestalt psychotherapy.
