If your answer is an emphatic ‘NO’, are you commonly angry, resentful, feeling let down and frustrated with people or humanity in general? In her book Rising Strong:  The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution., Brene’ Brown, PhD, LMSW asked this question to research participants and found that about 50% will say “No, people are not… Read more

The holidays are over, and now it’s that time of year to reset our lives and re-evaluate our goals for the new year. If you are someone who wants to begin the new year with a clean slate; decluttering, specifically your household, is a great first step! I often hear questions like, “How do I… Read more

Emotional eating and the holidays The last two months of the year is a time that can bring up a range of emotions surrounding the holiday season like no other time of year.  Joy, connection, meaning, celebration, reminiscing, and warmth . . . or endless pressure, unmet expectations, family triggers, anger, frustration, sadness, grief, loneliness… Read more

In commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Centered Mind Counseling Services is honored to be  featured in the King County Medical Society’s, “The Bulletin”, May/June 2016 issue.   You are not alone.  If you or your child are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other struggles, there is help.  Talk to your doctor or seek treatment… Read more

Centered Mind Counseling Services is pleased to offer our community a drop in mindfulness workshop series! Presented by: This workshop series offers guidance in beginning or nurturing a mindful perspective and practice in daily life. The Power of Presence Saturday April 23rd:  10:00 AM – 11:15 AM                Sometimes the key to staying on top… Read more

“I wish I could just relax and shut my mind off.” “I keep hearing about this mindfulness thing, but don’t know how to do it? I just can’t sit still and stop thinking.” Luckily, mindfulness practice doesn’t have to be so intimidating. In fact, one of the most common misconceptions about being mindful is that… Read more

While not intending to be the bearer of bad news, research does show that most people who set a New Year’s resolution will be unsuccessful.  In fact British psychologist, Richard Wiseman (2007) at the University of Bristol found that 88% of those who set a New Year’s resolution fail.  In addition, University of Stranton psychology… Read more

Despite what advertisers, movies, and social media want us to believe about the holiday season, for many it is a season of stress and exhaustion. As a therapist whose couch is full by January, I can tell you this often hectic and emotionally charged time of year can lead to new or increased anxiety and… Read more

About Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal depression can affect both children and adults, although is most common in older teens and younger adults.  Females are four times more likely than males to develop SAD.  Seasonal Affective Disorder otherwise known as the “winter blues” tends to progress slowly beginning in September or October, peaks in November… Read more