Lisa Rodeheaver
It Is What It Is
We've talked a lot about coping skills that you can do. Another type of coping skill is having a mantra. Sometimes these mantras are...
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Lisa Rodeheaver
Feb 12, 20212 min read
Why Do I Keep Hearing About Coping Skills?
Coping skills are essential in therapy; they are the foundation of your work. At least to me. There might be some therapists who don't...
Lisa Rodeheaver
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Gratitude
Rick Hansen, the author of Hardwiring Happiness, writes about it as well as many other authors. There's a million and one topic specific...
Lisa Rodeheaver
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Harmful or Helpful? True or Story?
I say it all too often but it's a good reminder: We have thousands of thoughts a day. Most of these 'thoughts' we barely register. But...
Lisa Rodeheaver
Dec 18, 20202 min read
Book Review: You Are a Badass
Jen Sincero has created an amazing self help book. She motivating. She's down to earth. She's a little crass. She's funny. Everything you...
Lisa Rodeheaver
Dec 11, 20202 min read
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
I can't believe I haven't written about this one sooner. It is by far one of my favorite coping skills! And it has multiple uses. And...
Lisa Rodeheaver
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Mental Health and the Holidays: Financial Stress
Gift giving is the game of the holidays. Stores run sales, advertisements talk about giving gifts to friends, family, neighbors,...
Lisa Rodeheaver
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Mental Health and the Holidays: Grief
Holidays are almost always associated with family, socializing, and friends. But what happens when we lose one of those people? Whether...
Lisa Rodeheaver
Nov 20, 20202 min read
Deep Breathing
So, I'll be honest. I used to hate the idea of 'deep breathing.' I especially used to hate it as a coping skill. We have been breathing...
Lisa Rodeheaver
Oct 30, 20202 min read
Radical Acceptance
We've had to deal with a lot of changes this year. But there's ways to cope with changes even when we don't want them.
Lisa Rodeheaver
Oct 10, 20202 min read
Staying Grounded
Grounding wasn't something we wanted as a kid. Stuck in our rooms and can't hang out with our friends? Heck no. But in a therapy or...
Lisa Rodeheaver
Sep 18, 20202 min read
Bookshelves Aren't Just for Books
Life is overwhelming. But there are coping skills to help. Check out this Bookshelf Visualization
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