Why Wait? How to Develop Self-Control…

The ability to delay gratification (or the ability to wisely wait) is a skill worth developing. Imagine the following hypothetical situation: your child was just born and some magical being gives you the following choice, “You can choose one of two gifts for your...
Dealing with Pre-Teens: Where did my child go?

Dealing with Pre-Teens: Where did my child go?

The parable of the dog-cat Imagine you bring home a puppy.  The puppy is so cute, but it’s also a lot of work: it chews on everything; it uses the bathroom inappropriately; it makes a mess; it cries a lot.  But it’s so cute that you forgive it almost immediately and...

What is Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT)?

Cognitive-Behavior Therapy or CBT is a therapeutic approach that is based on 2 main ideas: 1) our cognitions have an influence on our emotions and behaviors; and 2) how we act or behave can affect our thought patterns and emotions. The Cognitive-Behavioral Model There...

EMDR Therapy – Basic Understanding of What to Expect

My name is Kammy Yorgason and I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (CMCH). I have worked extensively with trauma, depression, anxiety, panic, personality disorders, bipolar, LGBTQIA+ related issues, and other mental health concerns that can take the joy...