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  by William Schroeder, MA, LPC, NCC Since it is Autism Awareness month, I wanted to speak to a little of what I have noticed in my work with Autism and Aspergers. Specifically, I wanted to focus on ways to support people in your life who may be on the spectrum. My advice on this […] The post 4 Surprising Ways to Support the People in Your Life Who Have Aspergers/Autism appeared first on Just Mind.

(The following article talks about adult topics like sex and sexuality) Adam Maurer, LPC, LMFT “50 Shades Darker” recently hit theaters, rekindling the word’s flirtation with alternative sexuality. The film is the follow-up to “50 Shades of Grey,” which brought in over $500 million from the worldwide box office. The success of the first film […] The post The Benefits of Getting Kinky appeared first on Just Mind.

By: Loren Lomme, MA, LPC, RPT There’s been a lot of debate lately about how to praise kids and give them attention and how much is too much….especially in the form of “helicopter parenting” – that horrible name given to the style of parenting that looks a lot like smothering and over involvement in a […] The post How to Boost Self Esteem in Kids appeared first on Just Mind.

By: Laura Rifkin, LCSW On your mark, get set… I have been trying to write a blog post for over six months.  I almost finished one back in November, but I didn’t like how it was turning out and scrapped it before it even finishing.  Fast forward to last week when I had a phone […] The post How to Procrastinate Efficiently appeared first on Just Mind.

Are you curious what to expect from marriage counseling? When you have issues in your marriage where do you turn for help?  If you are a private person (or are concerned about people judging you, your partner, or your marriage), then you might frantically google search books and podcasts for advice.  Many people seek out […] The post What to Expect from Marriage Counseling appeared first on Just Mind.

There are many factors that determine whether a relationship is successful or not but one research study focused on four factors which help to predict investment in a relationship. This isn’t to say that a relationship with these things can’t fail, it just means that the investment is greater and it is associated with more […] The post Four Factors That Predict the Investment in a Relationship appeared first on Just Mind.

by William Schroeder, MA, LPC, NCC Many people come into therapy and are curious about how to have a happy relationship or how can they improve their relationship. There are a lot of factors that go into building rewarding relationships but some simple points that John Gottman often brings are are as simple as bids for […] The post Three Simple Ways to Have a Happy Relationship appeared first on Just Mind.

Adam Maurer, LPC, LMFT I have a dog who I absolutely love, most of the time.  Her name is Scout and she is part terrier, part schnauzer, and part Joan Collins.  Don’t let this happy teddy bear expression fool you, she will slap you in the face with a paw if she does not believe […] The post Relationship Lessons I Learned from My Dog appeared first on Just Mind.

For many people, holiday season is as much of a stressor as it is a stress-reliever. The kids are home from school. There are extra expenses, extra family around, and a long to do list that probably includes things like organizing and cooking meals, sending out this year’s holiday cards, keeping your kids busy, organizing […] The post How to Make the Most of the Holidays with Your Family appeared first on Just Mind.

By Adam Maurer, LPC, LMFT Conflict is an inevitable part of being in any relationship and research shows that 65% of arguments are unresolvable.  People tend to pick partners who complement their own ways of being, which can lead to difficult challenges as well as great rewards.  You can either learn how to use conflict […] The post Increasing Connection: Learn How to Fight Right appeared first on Just Mind.

Loren Lomme, LPC, RPT One of the issues that pops up most frequently when I meet with parents is the concern, and oftentimes disagreement and frustration, that comes with differing styles of parenting. Parents who parent differently happens all the time, partly because we were all raised differently from each other, and parenting style is heavily […] The post Parents Who Parent Differently appeared first on Just Mind.

By Shannon Haragan, LPC By now, you’ve probably heard that people are more afraid of public speaking than they are of death. Or, as Jerry Seinfeld puts it, “If you have to be at a funeral, you would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy.” One of the reasons for this irony is […] The post How to Reduce Anticipatory Anxiety appeared first on Just Mind.

“Pre-Election Stress Disorder” can be alleviated with simple techniques AUSTIN – In advance of the next presidential debate, a group of Austin therapists is offering tips for managing “election anxiety”. Just Mind therapists have noticed an increase in clients who report distress related to the election and this is likely to increase as election day gets […] The post Tips for Managing Election Anxiety appeared first on Just Mind.

Growing up with ADD and working as a therapist with clients with ADD, there are a number of things that I have found which help to manage symptoms of ADD for kids, teens, and adults. Below are 5 easy tips to manage ADD. Sleep – This may sound ridiculous but sleep issues are one of the […] The post 5 Easy Tips to Manage ADD appeared first on Just Mind.

By William Schroeder When you think of a therapist, what image comes to mind? Likely it’s some middle-aged person sitting in an old chair and they are wearing an ugly sweater, glasses, and they occasionally mumble a response to your questions, correct? Well, I like to think of myself as the antithesis of this. I […] The post The Therapeutic Fart appeared first on Just Mind.

By: Loren Lomme, MA, LPC, RPT As a kids’ counselor and mom of a 4 year old and teenager, I often hear others talking about awkward sex-talk situations with their kids, so I want to weigh in! This is a tricky topic because it has a lot to do with personal comfort level, how you […] The post How to Talk About Sex with Your Son or Daughter appeared first on Just Mind.

How much of your life do you spend in the present moment? How much time do you spend daydreaming, ruminating about the past, or worrying about the future? How much of your life do you miss by getting lost in thought? In his book, The Power of Now, author Eckhart Tolle explains that learning to […] The post Minimize Anxiety & Depression by Living in the Now appeared first on Just Mind.

Local therapists offer insight from psychological science AUSTIN – Ahead of the Olympic Games, local therapists are reminding Austinites about psychological research that indicates tuning-in can actually help combat depression and anxiety, among other maladies. William Schroeder, licensed therapist and co-founder of Just Mind, said, “There’s a mistaken belief that getting hooked on the Olympics […] The post The Olympics “Booster Shot”: Rooting for Our Team Helps Our Brains appeared first on Just Mind.

By: Loren Lomme, MA, LPC, RPT, NCC Now that we’re halfway through summer, you may be running out of ideas for keeping your kids busy. I have a few ideas to share with you that will not only keep your kids (little and big) engaged but will also serve to strengthen your connections with each […] The post Four Simple Ways to Connect with Your Kids This Summer appeared first on Just Mind.

by Adam Maurer, LPC, LMFT, Couples Therapist One of the simplest things you can do for your relationship is be proactive in managing the time you spend on yourself, being a couple, and being a family. Many times life gets busy and a committed partner slips into becoming a roommate who is also exhausted.  Work, […] The post Why Time Is Important in Relationships appeared first on Just Mind.