Psychology-themed Halloween Costumes Looking for some silly, spooky, psychology-themed Halloween costumes? Search no further! Your friendly therapists at Wellness Path Therapy have you “covered.” 😉 (Para)normal distribution. What is “normal,” anyway? Avoidance. One of the “big baddies” harming psychological health. (OK, Ok… avoidance is not always bad). Bobo doll. Poor Bobo. Freudian slip. When thoseContinue reading “Psychology-themed Halloween Costumes”
Category Archives: Wellness
Radical Acceptance: One Key to a Fulfilling Life
Radical Acceptance: One Key to a Fulfilling Life “I have a really difficult time letting things go. Instead, I am trying to learn to let things be.” Without fully realizing it, my client had skillfully described a concept so fundamental to psychological health that entire therapies have been developed around its essence: radical acceptance. WhatContinue reading “Radical Acceptance: One Key to a Fulfilling Life”
Welcoming Elise Clerkin
Welcoming Elise Clerkin I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Elise Clerkin to the Wellness Path Therapy team! Elise brings with her a wealth of experiences as a scientist practitioner, including working as a staff psychologist at the University of Virginia and as an associate professor at Miami University. Elise is an empathetic, authentic, well-trained therapist.Continue reading “Welcoming Elise Clerkin”
Sleep Procrastination
Sleep Procrastination Night can become a time when people counterintuitively resist sleep. When you are feeling stressed or anxious, your mind is on alert that ‘something is wrong.’ Without a clear plan for how to address the problem, you may find yourself “doomscrolling” on social media, dwelling on relationship missteps, or snacking. Whether you callContinue reading “Sleep Procrastination”
People do what makes sense to them
People do what makes sense to them I can’t prove it, but I firmly believe that people usually do what makes sense to them. While that statement may sound cliché, it holds powerful meanings that can clarify who we want to be and how we get there. How do harmful actions make sense? An obviousContinue reading “People do what makes sense to them”
The Back to School Blues
The Back to School Blues For many people, August and September mean the beginning of the school year. Whether you or a loved one is the student, the fall can bring on the “back to school blues” as you adjust. It’s important to attend to your needs and take proactive steps to cope with schoolContinue reading “The Back to School Blues”