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Gratitude

4 Tips to Support Your Mental Wellness This Season

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on November 15, 2023

Giving thanks benefits us. Why doesn’t Thanksgiving automatically increase people’s happiness? And how can the holiday be better for everyone?

Giving thanks benefits us. Why doesn’t Thanksgiving automatically increase people’s happiness? And how can the holiday be better for everyone?

Trauma

Struggling to Identify Your Feelings? It Could Be Trauma

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on November 1, 2023

Your past may explain why you can't name your emotions.

Your past may explain why you can't name your emotions.

Happiness

7 Reasons Taylor Swift Is Good for Her Fans' Mental Health

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on October 24, 2023

The Swift phenomenon has “a place in this world” that’s more than music.

The Swift phenomenon has “a place in this world” that’s more than music.

Eating Disorders

Are Mental Health Statistics for Eating Disorders Accurate?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on October 11, 2023

Here's why eating disorder statistics are probably more flawed than accurate.

Here's why eating disorder statistics are probably more flawed than accurate.

Diet

Ozempic for Your Kids?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on September 27, 2023

11 questions to ask before your child starts weight-loss drugs.

11 questions to ask before your child starts weight-loss drugs.

Self-Esteem

Should You Pursue Self-Esteem or Self-Compassion?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on August 16, 2023

What’s known about self-esteem and self-compassion so far?

What’s known about self-esteem and self-compassion so far?

Self-Esteem

For Higher Well-Being, Try Self-Acceptance

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on July 26, 2023

Want to increase your self-esteem and well-being? Self-acceptance could be the missing link.

Want to increase your self-esteem and well-being? Self-acceptance could be the missing link.

Therapy

Eating Disorders Treatment: A New Study Offers Promise

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on June 28, 2023

Eating disorders treatments can be lengthy and unsuccessful, but a new study offers hope.

Eating disorders treatments can be lengthy and unsuccessful, but a new study offers hope.

Body Image

What Should You Do When Your Lover Body-Shames You?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on May 24, 2023

Your lover calls you fat or insinuates you need to change your body. What might be behind the comment?

Your lover calls you fat or insinuates you need to change your body. What might be behind the comment?

Body Image

What Are the Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Shot?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on April 27, 2023

We don’t yet know a lot of the long-term effects of these shots when used for weight loss instead of diabetes management.

We don’t yet know a lot of the long-term effects of these shots when used for weight loss instead of diabetes management.

Neurodiversity

Brains Are Like Fingerprints

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on March 22, 2023

“Neurodiversity” and “neurodivergent” are terms that can confuse and even intimidate. Here's a way to understand them.

“Neurodiversity” and “neurodivergent” are terms that can confuse and even intimidate. Here's a way to understand them.

Diet

Anorexia at Any Size

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on February 10, 2023

How can someone who is not thin have anorexia nervosa?

How can someone who is not thin have anorexia nervosa?

Social Networking

How More Social Media Can Reduce Body Dissatisfaction

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on January 25, 2023

Adding specific accounts to your social media newsfeed could improve your body image. Here’s how.

Adding specific accounts to your social media newsfeed could improve your body image. Here’s how.

Motivation

The New Year’s Goal You Needed

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on January 11, 2023

Break free of your “Groundhog Day” pattern of starting and stopping personal goals. Here's how.

Break free of your “Groundhog Day” pattern of starting and stopping personal goals. Here's how.

Social Networking

Is Social Media Mental Health Keeping People Sick?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on December 15, 2022

Can sharing our mental health online can keep us stuck?

Can sharing our mental health online can keep us stuck?

Health

2 Self-Checks That May Improve Your Mental Health

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on December 1, 2022

Can you diet away your depression?

Can you diet away your depression?

Fantasies

TV Therapy: Separating Fact From Fiction

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on November 3, 2022

Treatment on screen is fake but not necessarily harmless.

Treatment on screen is fake but not necessarily harmless.

Therapy

Why So Many People Lie to Their Therapists

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on October 20, 2022

Do you conceal eating or body-image concerns during therapy? If so, you're not alone. A new study explains this phenomenon.

Do you conceal eating or body-image concerns during therapy? If so, you're not alone. A new study explains this phenomenon.

Pornography

The Impossible Battle: Kids and Porn

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on October 14, 2022

Many children accidentally (or intentionally) view porn, and parents need to be prepared

Many children accidentally (or intentionally) view porn, and parents need to be prepared

Intelligence

Setting Boundaries: Self-Care or Selfish?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on September 15, 2022

How can I say “no” nicely?

How can I say “no” nicely?