Distract, Relax, and Cope!
The Distract, Relax, and Cope technique is a Dialectical Behavior therapy technique that can help you with anxiety and feelings of dissociation that many are experiencing during this stressful time. 1. Distract: Sometimes, the best way to distract yourself from painful emotions is by doing pleasurable activities. You do not have to wait until you […]
All About Spectrums: (Part 3) Gender Expression
All About Spectrums is a three-part blog series, so if you are just now tuning in, there are two previous parts that are full of helpful tips for having challenging conversations, educational information, and terminology that will be helpful when reading this installment. All three parts follow the storyline of a conversation I had with my mom […]
All About Spectrums: (Part 1) Tips for Collaborative Conversations
Sitting across from my mom at a small hotel café, I would have expected her to mention something about the quality of the coffee or variety of pastry selections. Previous mornings we talked casually about the latest updates in our family, plans for the next few months, and, of course, the latest breakfast special offered. This morning, […]
All About Spectrums: (Part 2) Gender Identity and Sexuality
If you are just joining us for the All About Spectrums three-part blog series, welcome! Though this blog post can be read independently, it would be helpful to visit Part 1: Tips for Collaborative Conversation, where this conversation began and for a list of previously defined terms. To bring everyone up to speed, here is a quick reminder of what inspired […]
Assuming Gender
As a therapist who specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community and providing affirmative care that promotes living authentically, I would not be a very authentic person or practitioner if I did not ask these kinds of questions or practice what I promote. Gender reveal parties are wrought with cultural ideas about what being a […]
International Father’s Mental Health Day
Each year the day after Father’s Day, it is International Father’s Mental Health Day. This year is the 4th annual IFMHD. Why is this so important? We want to shed light on the needs of Dad during the perinatal period. Did you know that suicide is the leading cause of death in men under the […]
Choosing an LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist
The search for a therapist for you and your loved ones can be a daunting process. There are a lot of choices out there, and it is essential to find a therapist that you feel will understand you, help you, and make you feel comfortable. Throughout this search, you may have a lot of questions […]
Hollen Meyer and Debra Campbell Talk About the Benefits of Working with Curis
Chiropractic + Counseling + Nutrition: The Benefits of Working with Curis In this compelling episode of The Doctor Business Podcast, Dr. Hollen Meyer interviews Dr. Debbie Campbell, Co‑Founder of Curis Functional Health, about the power of integrating chiropractic, counseling, and nutrition. Together, they delve into how this model benefits providers, patients, and clinics alike—creating what Dr. […]
Spike In Child Abuse During Pandemic
Doctors at Cook Children’s Hospital say they believe the stresses from the coronavirus pandemic are linked to six cases of severe child abuse seen at the hospital just this week. This is usually what Cook Children’s says it sees over the course of a month. All of the children admitted this week are under 4 years old. “We […]
Is Premarital Counseling For Us?
Did you know that couples in the US spend $30k on weddings? Did you also know that premarital counseling costs less than $1k? That’s roughly 3.5% of the cost of the wedding. What doesn’t make sense is that only 44% of couples pursue premarital counseling before they get married. Couples spend tens of thousands of […]