The Power of Sleep: Why Prioritizing Rest is Essential for Mental Health
Why Sleep is Crucial for Mental Health Sleep is the foundation of mental well-being. When we sleep, our brains undergo essential processes that regulate emotions, consolidate memories, and remove toxins that accumulate throughout the day. Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and even long-term cognitive decline. Without adequate rest, our ability […]
Stress in Newport Beach
What Are the Main Causes of Stress in Newport Beach? Have They Increased or Decreased? Stress is definitely on the rise, and there are several factors weighing heavily on individuals and families. On a macro level, the world feels increasingly uncertain. Humans are surprisingly resilient when facing clearly good or bad situations, but uncertainty — […]
Imagery: A Sports Psychology Hack To Use For Those New Year’s Resolutions
I bought a salvage title Kawasaki Ninja Zx6R motorcycle when I was 19 years old. Risky? Sure. Learned some life lessons in the process? Absolutely. I didn’t have a motorcycle license yet but I was eager to learn, I also don’t recommend this. I took it to a church parking lot next to my house […]
Object Relations Therapy: An Outline and Guide
We will look at all the bits of glass—elements of a developing psyche—but when put into the end of the tube, they mix together, swirl, and create a world of patterns, colors, and shapes we have never seen before. Here, we will look at each pile of colored glass. Theory binds our confusion. It gives […]
Psychotherapy and The Wizard of Oz
An Excerpt from Even a Stone Can Be a Teacher by Sheldon Kopp(Edited and Published by Dr. Mitch Keil) In the original story, Dorothy, the young heroine, is an orphan who comes to live with her foster parents, Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. Their home is dull and gray, as is everything else in […]
Common Psychological Defense Mechanisms
Common Psychological Defense Mechanisms Defense mechanisms are psychological habits we all develop to manage deeper, often unconscious anxieties. These anxieties typically originate in childhood, shaped by how we connected to important people early in life, how we coped with emotional difficulties, or even trauma. Defense mechanisms represent our psychological survival strategies and emotional resilience but […]
How to Process Your Emotions
What Does It Mean to Process Your Feelings? You might have heard someone say, “I don’t know how I feel—I’m just processing my feelings about it all still.” Often, what they really mean is that they are ruminating—replaying the event over and over, interpreting motives, thoughts, and issues. They are usually reinforcing their familiar worldview […]
2 Critical Pieces of Advice for Supporting a Spouse with Depression
Supporting a Spouse with Depression: Two Essential Tips for Partners Supporting a spouse who battles depression can be emotionally draining and challenging. As a loving partner, it’s natural to want to help your partner through their difficult times. However, it’s crucial to approach this delicate situation with care, empathy, and understanding. Here are two critical […]
20 Pieces of Advice for 20 Somethings
1. You don’t have to love it, just get out there I use to work at John Wayne Airport for a specialty cargo company shipping mostly exotic fish, dead bodies, and cigarettes – no joke. I took the job when I was 16 years old after thumbing through a website called monster.com (now something comparable […]
Why Do I Feel Anxious When Things are Calm?
Why does anxiety sometimes ramp up when things are calm? In times of calm, we are more reflective, and more in touch with ourselves. We have a moment to take stock of the way we are living and compare that against the way we wish we were living. If they don’t match, we can experience […]
