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If you know someone with ADHD or have it yourself, you likely know about difficulties with time management. Why do people with ADHD have problems with time management? Neuroscientists have been studying an area of the brain called the basal ganglia which are thought to have to do with time perception. Recent tests conclusively demonstrated […] The post ADHD and Time Management appeared first on Just Mind.

by Andrew Willis Garcés, LPC If you have kids in your life, my six-word review is: take them to see Inside Out! It’s about the inner emotional world of an eleven-year-old, hockey-playing girl who suddenly moves with her family from Minnesota to San Francisco. (Spoiler alert: this post gives away some of the plot and character […] The post 5 Things to Discuss with Kids from Inside Out appeared first on Just Mind.

by Shannon Haragan, LPC-Intern Pixar’s latest release, Inside Out, has created quite a stir, not only among film-going parents and kiddos, but also among psychotherapists, child psychiatrists, philosophers and more. You can’t swing a dead cat, as they say, without hitting multiple reviews, blog entries and social media postings about this little 95-minute animated film. […] The post Therapist Thoughts on Pixar’s Inside Out appeared first on Just Mind.

by Adam Maurer, Just Mind LGBT therapist, LPC, LMFT Some people will never have to come out at work.  One sashay to the copier and the whole office seems to give each other knowing glances.  Except for Phyllis, the woman from payroll who ALWAYS leaves the break room wreaking of broccoli and fish.  No one […] The post Tips on Coming out at Work appeared first on Just Mind.

Andrea M. Chartier MA, LMFT-A Mindful awareness fuels self discovery and when the road of lifelong wellness gets rocky, it helps to soothe yourself with positive self care practices. How do you do this?  Integrating consistent self care patterns into your lifestyle is the first step in any type of protecting, healing, restoring, growing or solving. […] The post Key Ingredients for Mindful Living appeared first on Just Mind.

When I talk to clients about anxiety, I often hear stories of people feeling like they are drowning in anxiety. When you feel this way, it’s hard not to want to never feel this way again but anxiety is actually a healthy thing. Kevin Fall, PhD, once described anxiety being like fire for when you […] The post Why Do We Get Nervous? appeared first on Just Mind.

I have always loved to explore. I delight in going on meandering runs with my 13-pound dog, Simba. I find my feet turning off the known path and onto unfamiliar trails and side streets and feel a small thrill with each unexpected find – an encounter with a fox, a chat with a new neighbor, […] The post You Are an Explorer appeared first on Just Mind.

by Shannon Haragan, MA, MFA, LPC-Intern Supervised by Lora Ferguson, LPC-S When you read the words “peak performance,” what images pop into your head? You may picture a world-class athlete, ballet dancer or top-ranked musician. Type the words into a Google image search, and you’ll find a collection of men in business suits, posing victoriously […] The post 5 Principles of Peak Performance for Non-Performers appeared first on Just Mind.

Editorial by William Schroeder, LPC and co-writer Teri Schroeder, LCSW In my private practice I work with a number of people who are on the autism spectrum and boy do I love my job. Every day I am fascinated by my clients unique perspectives on the world and their incredible sensory experience. In my work I […] The post How to Help Someone with Autism in the Workplace appeared first on Just Mind.

Shannon Haragan, LPC Intern and MFA in Acting One thing is pretty clear: Stephen Hawking is a badass. I know little to nothing about theoretical physics or black holes, but the more I learn about this man’s life, the more I am absolutely amazed by his staggering intellect, fortitude, and sense of humor in the face […] The post Caregiver Burnout and The Theory of Everything appeared first on Just Mind.

Margaret Fiero What is self-compassion? Read below to find out more. “Self-esteem is the greatest sickness known to man or woman, because it’s conditional.” – Albert Ellis It’s that time of year again. We made it through the overindulgence of the holidays, and now it’s time to buckle down and make some resolutions. Cut carbs, […] The post What Is Self-Compassion? appeared first on Just Mind.

by Shannon Haragan Are you paying attention? Good. These are the first words we hear in the newly released film, The Imitation Game, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and directed by Morten Tyldum. Films are a powerful medium. They mirror and shape us, both as individuals and as a society. They can teach us about ourselves and […] The post Why the Imitation Game Matters appeared first on Just Mind.

By:  Mary Hoofnagle, M.A., NCC, LPC-Intern When people discover I’m a counselor the first thing they ask is a question related to relationship compatibility.  I’ve been asked: What Myers Briggs Type Indicator combinations should I look for?  Can introverts and extroverts be happy together? How important are common interests to my relationship?  Do you believe […] The post How Do You Know If Your Relationship Will Last? appeared first on Just Mind.

For quite some time, depression has been shrouded by myths and misconceptions. This is why it is no surprise that a depression diagnosis is susceptible to a plethora of misguided beliefs and stigmas.  Some believe that it is a fabricated illness which serves as a scapegoat for prolonged periods of sadness or low mood, that […] The post The Science of Depression appeared first on Just Mind.

by Margaret Fiero Thanksgiving is one day a year, yet research shows that giving thanks has benefits when practiced year-round. The Greater Good Science Center, (GGSC) based out of the University of California, Berkeley, studies the effects of gratitude on our lives, and has shown that giving thanks regularly can lead to beneficial outcomes such […] The post The Benefits of Gratitude appeared first on Just Mind.

I should call this post ADD and Me as it has been more than part of my shadow for all of my life. It affects my work, relationships, and friendships in good and challenging ways. For the record, when we forget to do something, it’s not intentional and it generally bothers us even more than […] The post How to Manage Adult ADD appeared first on Just Mind.

The sounds of lights humming, people flipping pages of a test, the tapping of a foot, an A/C unit turning on, or any noise in the classroom was enough to distract me for most of my youth. Let me properly frame this… when I started noticing these things, I couldn’t take my mind off of […] The post Tips to Overcome Autism and ADHD appeared first on Just Mind.

By Margaret Fiero You can live a lifetime and, at the end of it, know more about other people than you know about yourself – Beryl Markham We often hear in the media about the how addiction ravages those who struggle with them and their families. Caretaking, also referred to as compulsive helping, is an […] The post When Caretaking Becomes an Unhealthy Equilibrium appeared first on Just Mind.

By Margaret Fiero MA, LPC-Intern and William Schroeder, MA, LPC When it comes to Western medicine, the connection between mind and body could be described as tenuous at best. We are conditioned by our culture and our healthcare system to think that if we have a problem with our foot, our foot alone should be […] The post A Holistic View on Health appeared first on Just Mind.

By:  Mary Hoofnagle, M.A., NCC, LPC-Intern With the first official day of fall barely behind us, it’s likely we are all still experiencing some adjustment stress.  But students feel this most of all. HOMEWORK HURDLES As the pile of homework begins to grow, an interesting thing happens.  Our desire to complete it decreases at the […] The post Back to School Blues and Stress Relief for Students appeared first on Just Mind.