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

Emotional Well-being: Mentally healthy adults generally experience a range of emotions and can manage them in a balanced and constructive manner. They have a positive outlook on life, exhibit resilience in the face of challenges, and are able to bounce back from setbacks. Self-Awareness: A mentally healthy adult has a good understanding of their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They have a sense of self-identity and are aware of their strengths, weaknesses, and limitati

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

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

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,