I Want To Be a Good Parent, but it’s the Playoffs.
We are enjoying a fresh Western Conference Championship for the Colorado Avalanche. I should say that my wife and I are enjoying it. My daughter, on the…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Isn’t Always the Answer
It’s hard to dislike good ol’ CBT, arguably the most well-known and well-studied mental health intervention. Studies have repeatedly validated CBT as an effective treatment for many…
A Workbook for Freelancers and Solopreneurs
I believe that learning and teaching are often best thought of as concurrent exercises. As I learned about business strategy in my MA capstone class last fall,…
Tolerating Anxiety and Thought Storms
Recognizing distorted or exaggerated thoughts is a paramount skill when tolerating anxiety. However, identifying and labeling when we are compulsively ruminating on a problem doesn’t always mean…
Anxiety: Getting Help When You’re Anxious About Help
As a young adult, I suffered from social anxiety and struggled to complete routine tasks, like calling a plumber or taking my car in for an oil…
New Training Block, New Bench Press Variation
Trying out the Reverse Grip Bench Press After nearly four years of barbell training, I’ve exhausted the many variations of the bench press that I can do…