Crystin Rice
Breaking Free: How to Unhook from Unhelpful Thoughts
Imagine. .. you're a fish just swimming along in peaceful, cool waters heading toward an area that promises tasty snacks and maybe even...
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Crystin Rice
Aug 47 min
The Hidden Costs of Running on Empty: How Lack of Sleep Impacts Mental Health
Sleep loss impairs mental health by reducing serotonin & dopamine as well as increasing irritability and the stress response.
Crystin Rice
Jul 204 min
Understanding Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy for OCD
Information about recognizing OCD, common myths, and the treatment process of exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Crystin Rice
Jul 206 min
Embracing the Do-Over
When communication isn't going well...rewind. Just like in a choose your own adventure story, you can create a different ending.
Crystin Rice
Jul 145 min
When your bucket leaks
Fight/flight reinforces the idea that no one can meet your need and that you are the only one you can rely on, keeping you stuck.
Crystin Rice
Jun 1910 min
The Art of Co-Parenting
Kids are always watching how you navigate conflict and manage your emotions. The example you set likely becomes their strategy as well.
Crystin Rice
Mar 127 min
Embracing Anger: How to Make Friends with Your Emotions
Anger is a wonderfully sensitive instrument for detecting problems, but it's not very accurate when it comes to solving problems.
Crystin Rice
Jan 65 min
Every "yes" is a "no" to something else
We are constantly working to balance tradeoffs. How do you decide what to say no to?
Crystin Rice
Dec 29, 20235 min
Telling the Story
When we become good story-tellers of our experience, it has tremendous benefits for our mental health.
Crystin Rice
Dec 2, 20231 min
Giving from your Best Yes
The holidays are filled with opportunities for us to be intentional about guarding our peace as well as to give generously when we are able.
Crystin Rice
Nov 17, 20233 min
What's Your Idle Speed?
We need to adjust our idle speeds to changing conditions around us. Idling too high uses up our resources; motivation suffers if too low.
Crystin Rice
Sep 9, 20232 min
While waiting...
What can we do when it seems like there is nothing we can do?
Crystin Rice
Sep 2, 20235 min
The Mind-Reading Trap
Is better to expect a partner to "just know" and that you also "know" what's happening inside, or to trust enough to share openly?
Crystin Rice
Aug 26, 20234 min
Is it love? Or is it activated attachment?
An activated attachment system can feel so powerful that we mistake it for love.
Crystin Rice
Aug 4, 20235 min
What to Expect When Starting Counseling
Congratulations on taking the first steps toward a better you! Here is information that may be useful in preparing for your appointment.
Crystin Rice
Aug 4, 20233 min
Crafting our adversity into a story to tell
Both pain & the confidence from overcoming difficulties are equally a part of your story. Without both, the story wouldn't be as impactful.
Crystin Rice
Jul 1, 20232 min
What It Means to Live Free
Many people don't truly realize the power they hold until they have to fight the thoughts that imprison them.
Crystin Rice
Jun 13, 20233 min
Emotions aren't bad...or good
Emotions are helpful info like the lights on the car dash board. When we realize this, we can then choose to respond rather than react.
Crystin Rice
Jan 7, 20238 min
Resolutions or Revolutions?
Working harder, longer, or even smarter rarely helps avoid stress. Try putting together a Not-To-Do list to help avoid overwhelm.
Crystin Rice
Dec 21, 20225 min
Couple Stress During the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time for partners, leading to conflict that dampens the holiday spirit. Here are tips for common struggles.
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