Help! I’m Surrounded by all this Negativity! Nowadays we often find ourselves surrounded by anger and negativity. If we watch TV, we see people yelling at each other, our social media is often fueled with anger and critical commentary and name calling. So what does this mean in our lives? For one thing, anger and…
The Benefits of Group Therapy Therapy is a crucial part of becoming well. Many people have seen therapists for individual therapy which is highly effective in resolving many issues including trauma, relationship struggles, etc. But an often-overlooked form of therapy is group therapy. Group therapy provides a unique experience far different from that of individual…
Managing Summer Change Depending on where you live, summer months may either bring you out of the house from a long winter, or send you into the house with the oppressive heat. Either way change is in store and this means there are benefits and pitfalls. How do you maximize the benefits and minimize the…
Simple Coping Strategies to Change the World Ever notice how some of the simplest things in life are actually the hardest? For example, just say no to drugs. Simple, but anyone who has tried knows how challenging that is. This is true whether we talk about cocaine, alcohol, cigarettes or sugar. Why does our brain…
Essential KetWell Tips for Women Ready to improve your life big time? Check out these simple KetWell tips to feel better from our clinical team and staff at Ketamine Wellness Centers. Practice Selfcare Women are natural caregivers. Sometimes by the end of the day, we have run out of time and we have forgotten…
6 Tips on How to Choose a Therapist As all the research shows, the best treatments for depression are those that include some forms of psychotherapy, counseling, and or medication. At Ketamine Wellness Centers we strongly believe in the power of the medications we use for treatment, but we also recognize the need for additional…
Depression: It’s The Little Things That Matter When you are depressed, or suffering from physical or psychological pain, everything can seem like a big deal. That is why we often need a “big deal” intervention or change to fix what feels like a sinking ship. But once the ship has sailed, and your life is back…
Washington Post Highlights Veteran Suicides at VA Hospital Campuses The Washington Post recently ran an article by Emily Wax-Thibodeaux titled, “The Parking Lot Suicides,” highlighting veterans who are taking their own lives on VA hospitals campuses, as a form of protest against a system they feel hasn’t helped them. Stories like this hit us the…
Practicing Self-Love and Self-Compassion Healthy Place recently ran an article titled, “Self-Compassion Practices for Self-Care” by Heidi Green, Psy.D highlighting self-love and self-compassion practices to maintain our physical, mental, and emotional well being. If you are struggling with self-love and self-compassion, this article is a great reminder of how to practice words of affirmation to…
The Power of Journaling: Part Two This week we will explore some creative ways to journal. The most common form of journaling is to write about daily activities or about one’s emotions and thoughts. Gratitude journaling is also popular. Reflecting on people, events, or things we are thankful for has been shown to increase optimism…