Kirstin Filizetti, Ph.D

We've had a lot to mourn during the pandemic, but we've been deprived of the usual means of mourning. That doesn't mean we should put off our feelings until a vague time in the future; there are still things we can do to process now. https://www.psychologytoday.com//coping-grief-during-pande

Kirstin Filizetti wishes you a safe President's Day!

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When we're in fight-flight-or-freeze mode, it can be difficult to remember our calming techniques. But if we practice them, we may be able to use them more readily. https://www.psychologytoday.com//how-stop-panic-in-its-tra

Although lots of people are having a tough time during the pandemic, researchers found that loneliness was less of a problem than they'd feared. Our ways of remaining in contact while physically distancing seem to work. https://www.npr.org//anxiety-depression-increased-during-p

Depression often masks deeper feelings. Therapy allows us to access them in a safe environment and to find healthier ways to engage with them. https://www.psychologytoday.com///202009/coping-depression

Teens need to know that their parents are interested in listening to them. You don't always have to be in problem-solving mode to reach out. https://www.psychologytoday.com//supporting-your-teens-men

The pandemic has upset many of our old priorities. But the key to avoid being overwhelmed is still to figure out what you value, and how you can act to fulfill your needs. https://www.psychologytoday.com//5-tips-help-you-deal-when

Stress reduction requires you to both determine the cause of stress and find a way to help your body process stress hormones. If you can process your hormones, you may find you have more control over your circumstances than you thought. http://bit.ly/2OdKvo1

Uncertainty is a major source of anxiety. But there are still sure things we can focus on, including our values and what we're currently feeling. https://www.psychologytoday.com//4-crucial-tools-dealing-u

Your working memory is what powers your executive function, which is the ability to organize, make plans, keep track of time, and remember tasks. When you strengthen your working memory, your everyday abilities grow stronger too! https://bit.ly/2VlHHrY

Lots of people are fatigued from living with the pandemic. But we can still care for our mental health by reframing things positively and paying attention to which thoughts we're emphasizing. https://www.peoriapublicradio.org//covid-19-has-left-many-

Kirstin Filizetti wants to wish you a happy World Mental Health Day!

Teenage perfectionists are prone to catastrophic thinking. Counseling can help them to challenge mistaken assumptions and build a stronger sense of self-worth. https://www.psychologytoday.com//worrying-about-our-teens-

Busy schedules don't leave much room for practicing self-care. But self-care isn't just achieved through action. You should also focus on how you talk and view yourself. https://bit.ly/2YwuHTB

A lot of miscommunication happens when you assume you know what your teen is thinking. It's best to focus on open-ended questions that won't put them on the defensive, while giving them plenty of time to answer. http://bit.ly/39ijkRs

When you're engaging in self-care, you'll have stronger bonds to the people around you and be providing yourself with what you genuinely need. Therapy can help you to figure out what true self-care looks life for you. http://bit.ly/2GFISv2

What you can expect from therapy depends a lot on your own goals. A therapist will challenge you, but you don't have to talk about anything you don't want to. http://bit.ly/2GCteAP

Exercise can help regulate mood and stimulate creativity. Do you often make time to go on a walk? http://bit.ly/2vsIopQ

When it comes to new life transitions, acknowledging and facing your concerns head-on is the best thing to do. Just remember to take deep breaths through all the stressful moments! http://bit.ly/2HhwVvW

Kirstin Filizetti wishes you a happy Rosh Hashanah!

There are many highly successful people with ADHD. This lawyer discovered later in life that she had ADHD, after a referral from her physician. https://bit.ly/3caK3Rf

What exactly is resilience? It's not repression, but rather, the ability to adapt. https://www.psychologytoday.com//the-8-key-elements-resili