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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?

Depression

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?

Types of Therapy

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.

Embarrassment

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.

Sex

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

Relationships

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?

Diet

Do You Diet to Feel More Confident?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on August 25, 2022

Watching what you eat doesn't give you the results you want.

Watching what you eat doesn't give you the results you want.

Relationships

Can I Change My Partner?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on August 18, 2022

People can change, but can you change your partner?

People can change, but can you change your partner?

Anger

Scientific Proof That Being Hangry Is Real

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on July 22, 2022

Feeling grouchy? The fix may be in the fridge.

Feeling grouchy? The fix may be in the fridge.

Self-Esteem

Poor Self-Esteem? Try Self-Acceptance

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on July 21, 2022

Having low self-esteem doesn't mean one can't lead a fulfilling life.

Having low self-esteem doesn't mean one can't lead a fulfilling life.

Diet

"Prevention" and "Good Housekeeping" Say Bye to BMI

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on June 28, 2022

Why are mainstream professionals and organizations increasingly calling out or canceling BMI?

Why are mainstream professionals and organizations increasingly calling out or canceling BMI?

Procrastination

How to Gently Change Your Procrastination Habit Into Choice

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on June 7, 2022

If science hasn’t offered you a solution for procrastination yet, test out these 6 potentially helpful ideas.

If science hasn’t offered you a solution for procrastination yet, test out these 6 potentially helpful ideas.

Suicide

Sophie Turner and Naomi Judd Spotlight Mental Health Truth

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on May 19, 2022

Two celebrities remind us that we can't fully appreciate our lives without balanced mental health. Their stories are timely with mental health struggles and suicide on the rise.

Two celebrities remind us that we can't fully appreciate our lives without balanced mental health. Their stories are timely with mental health struggles and suicide on the rise.

Procrastination

Procrastination Can Be a Good Skill to Have

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on May 10, 2022

Can procrastination be positive instead of a problem to overcome? Yes.

Can procrastination be positive instead of a problem to overcome? Yes.

Self-Esteem

Dread Mother's Day? Make It Better for You (and Mom)

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on April 27, 2022

Do you feel obligated to honor Mother’s Day but don’t enjoy it? More authenticity might make it better for you (and the mother figure in your life).

Do you feel obligated to honor Mother’s Day but don’t enjoy it? More authenticity might make it better for you (and the mother figure in your life).

Body Image

Social Media Is Tanking People's Body Image

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on April 12, 2022

Do you or your kids feel bad about your bodies during or after social media use? If so, you'll want to read this recent research.

Do you or your kids feel bad about your bodies during or after social media use? If so, you'll want to read this recent research.

Stress

How Many People Eat in the Bathroom?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on March 28, 2022

Imagine eating food while in the tub or on the toilet. Did you just think, “Gross!”? A new survey shows it happens more often than you might think.

Imagine eating food while in the tub or on the toilet. Did you just think, “Gross!”? A new survey shows it happens more often than you might think.

Relationships

“We Need to Talk” Can Sabotage the Talk

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on March 22, 2022

Does the phrase “we need to talk” result in a productive exchange? Not too often. For better results, try saying this instead.

Does the phrase “we need to talk” result in a productive exchange? Not too often. For better results, try saying this instead.

Depression

Anxiety and Depression Are on the Rise but Physical Activity Can Help

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

Many people are feeling anxious and depressed right now. If that includes you and you want to feel better, try user-friendly physical activity. Here's why.

Many people are feeling anxious and depressed right now. If that includes you and you want to feel better, try user-friendly physical activity. Here's why.