Depression | Mental Map to Wellness

Today, I wanted to share Mr. Barnes's story. This story is based on clinical work completed by one of the clinicians in the MMW clinic. The identity of the client has been preserved to maintain confidentiality. Mr. Barns walked into my office and stated he had given up alcohol. I was curious to hear why he made such a decision. Our work together did not focus on addiction. We worked on managing stress, processing trauma, and finding a new identity beyond the job he was in. H

Various factors influence a positive self-image, which can vary from person to person. Here are some key factors that generally contribute to a positive self-image: Self-Acceptance: Accepting yourself for who you are, including your strengths, weaknesses, and imperfections, is crucial for cultivating a positive self-image. Embracing your uniqueness and treating yourself with kindness and compassion are essential to self-acceptance. Self-Esteem: Having a healthy level of self-

Often, we struggle with understanding what makes us happy and how to keep a state of inner peace, joy, and fulfillment. This blog is designed to introduce 15 critical areas defining the internal fulfillment state leading to a happy life. Think of this blog as a working guide to help you navigate your full potential, leading to inner peace and happiness. Start by giving yourself credit where you deserve as you score yourself in each category while being humble and open to adv

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Feel-good chemicals, also known as neurotransmitters, are chemicals in the brain that regulate mood, emotions, and overall well-being. Some of the key feel-good chemicals include: Serotonin: Regulates mood, happiness, and feelings of well-being. Dopamine: Associated with pleasure, reward, motivation, and positive reinforcement. Endorphins: Act as natural painkillers and create a sense of euphoria. Oxytocin: Promotes bonding, trust, and social connection. There are several na

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What is a mental map? Most things can be broken down into a cycle's start and end points in the cyclical nature of things. The principle applies to navigating a road trip, finding a significant other, starting a conversation with a stranger, or building a skyscraper. Think of the mental map as how something is done in a step-by-step process from start to finish. We are passionate about discovering and teaching mental maps. Learning mental maps is the first step to making any

What is Static Mindset Think of a static mindset as the default way of thinking. It is an extension of the egocentric state of mind that is native to all of us. If you observe a child or remember your own childhood everything is centered around you. The mind at this point is eagerly learning and enthusiastically attaches various forms of labels we were given or self-attributed. Some are positive and some are not. If the positive labels outweigh the negative it is likely posit

You might be thinking, what does physical health have to do with mental health? We will explore this connection in this blog. The quality of your thoughts is dependent on the quality of your brain function. The quality of your brain function is dependent on your physical health. The quality of your mental energy and emotional state correlates to food, exercise, and feeling socially connected. To feel connected and hopeful about the future, you must start by building the found

There will be days when you will not have a moment or an entire day, sometimes a few days of emotional distress. Let's face it, we all have been and will likely be there again. On such a day, you will have a combination of any subsequent symptoms: a decrease in energy, feeling down, trapped, angry, and a strong urge to entertain a few self-destructive old habits. Here is what you can do instead of spiraling deeper into depression or engaging in self-destruction. Before I go

1. Positioning 2. Get out of your head 3. Master the First Impression 4. Master the Opening 5. Be Comfortable Showing Vulnerability 6. Master the Closing 7. Be Consistent and Follow Up In the fast passed, digitized world, it's very easy to find oneself believing you are connected while feeling alone. I was inspired to write this blog through the experience of many of my clients. From high school students, entry-level professionals, doctors, and lawyers, to executives,

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There are four major agreed-upon levels of addiction. It is crucial to understand these different levels so that one may recognize if there is a problem and seek proper treatment before substance use turns into an addiction. By: Eunice Ahn There are many different factors that may contribute to addiction including genetic, environmental, socioeconomic, and/or mental health influences. Regardless, the four levels of addiction are experimentation, regular use, high-risk use, an

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Symptoms. Effects. Treatment. Relief. Did you know approximately 70% of adults have experienced a traumatic event in the US at least once? To put this number in perspective, that is over 220 million Americans. – Trauma affects everyone! You are not alone Moreover, you will know at least one close person affected by trauma and would likely meet the criteria for PTSD or C-PTSD. PTSD can occur without one's control and awareness. Several factors can increase the chances of deve