The Ethical Use of AI in Mental Health Documentation: Responsibilities, Benefits, and Boundaries As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, mental health professionals are beginning to explore the responsible use of AI tools to support documentation tasks such as progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and administrative workflows. This shift promises to transform the…

Contempt & Resentment Contempt is an emotion characterized by a profound sense of disrespect and disdain for another person, group, or idea. When someone experiences contempt, they often see the target of their contempt as inferior, unworthy, or morally flawed. Psychologically, contempt can be understood as having both cognitive and emotional elements: the cognitive aspect…

She stands at the edge of an unfolding dawn, watching how each blade of grass quivers beneath the same sky, all breathing the same air. In that quiet morning light, she senses the gentle truth: that every living creature, regardless of its shape, size, or color, shares a delicate thread in the vast tapestry of…

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“Self” directed exploration and “shadow” work. FROM PSYCHOLOGY TODAY: Internal Family Systems Therapy   Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach to psychotherapy that identifies and addresses multiple sub-personalities or families within each person’s mental system. These sub-personalities consist of wounded parts and painful emotions such as anger and shame, and parts that try to control and protect the person…

Immunize Yourself Against Anxiety and Excessive Stress Hard to believe? Findings from neuroscience suggest it’s possible. Psychology Today Article  

A Definition: Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga primarily concerned with mastery of the body, and it is arguably the tradition most familiar to Western culture. The term is derived from the Sanskrit ha, meaning “sun,” and tha, meaning “moon,” leading to the common interpretation that Hatha practices are designed to unite and balance these two…

What is Positive Psychology: A Definition “Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living” (Peterson, 2008). I adhere to the positive psychology scientific approach because it is studying human thoughts, feelings, and behavior, with a focus on strengths instead of weaknesses, building the good in life instead of repairing the…

Hello, I would like to share the fabulous news that I have scheduled the examination for my Apprentice Addiction Professional certificate. I will be studying as often as possible. Check back in late October for an update.  

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