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June 2009 New Therapist - Dr. Mark Amundsen Quote of the Month: "You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can
have an impact on a life." ~ Zig Ziglar New Therapist - Dr. Mark Amundsen Clinical Psychology Associates welcomes the newest addition to our staff, Dr. Mark Amundsen, LPC. We are pleased to have Mark join us. To read about Mark and the client populations he serves, please visit his profile on our website at http://clinical-psychology-associates.com/mark-.htm Fast Help: Exercise Helpful for Anxiety and Depression You are probably aware that exercise has many health benefits. Regular exercise can not only improve your physical health, but it is also beneficial for patients struggling with depression and anxiety. A 10/23/07 article from mayoclinic.com discusses ways that symptoms of depression and anxiety can be alleviated with regular exercise. First, the article states, exercise gives you a boost of confidence by making you feel "a sense of accomplishment." Since exercise is a challenge, when you succeed in meeting the challenge, your self-confidence will improve. Also, you may feel better about your appearance. Second, exercise can be a good distraction from thinking about your circumstances. Concentrating on the act of exercise or on your environment or music during exercise can take your mind off of your worries or unpleasant mood. A third psychological benefit of exercise is reduced isolation. Exercise increases social interaction with others wherever you may be exercising and make you feel less alone, even if it is by simply acknowledging someone else in your exercise environment. Lastly, the article states that exercise is an act of "doing something positive" to cope with your symptoms of anxiety or depression. It is an act of coping in a healthy way, as opposed to increased drinking or obsessing on your feelings. As always, consult with your doctor before beginning an exercise
regime to determine your fitness level and assess what types of
exercises may be right for you. We wish you success in your pursuit
of good health! Therapist Q&A: Relationship Discord: Understanding Its Roots Therapists are trained in relationships and understanding relationship patterns. Therapists often see that people in relationships are affected by certain, but not all, actions of their spouse or partner. This can be as small as leaving out the tube of toothpaste or drinking straight out of the carton of milk. On the other hand, profound negative actions on the part of one person in a relationship can really "push the buttons" of their spouse or partner. Why would an individual be so affected by one action as opposed to another? Oftentimes, one's "buttons" are pushed because their spouse or partner is touching on emotionally sensitive triggers. These triggers are often not only a sore spot due to one's partner or the current relationship, but rather, they are oftentimes triggers because the person has a sensitivity surrounding a particular issue from the past. These triggers can often be traced to one's prior relationships or childhood relationships within the family of origin. A past relationship issue might have have a central theme of being abused or feeling neglected, for example, and one might feel this common theme or feeling similar feelings in present relationships. Our early relationships form a basis for how we view our future relationships with other people, ourselves and with the external world. Current conflicts in relationships can often be understood by
looking at early conflicts in life and understanding one's role
in those relationships. A trained therapist can help you to identify
the roots of a current relational problem by gaining greater understanding
of those early relationships and re-defining oneself in the present
by creating healthy boundaries and expectations. As a result,
one can gain greater satisfaction in current relationships and
can experience a reduction in stress, worry and depression. Psychology News In Brief In an article from psychcentral.com,
Dr. John Grohol discusses current concerns adults and parents
have surrounding teenagers and texting. The article, entitled
"Teens Text A Lot, Adults Worry" he points out how,
historically, adults have been concerned about the negative impact
that a new medium for communication will have on society's youth.
Grohol points out that texting can actually help teens and their
parents to communicate more (what parents want) and may help them
to be better able to manage distractions/interruptions and "enormous
amounts of information" in their lives. Programs to Help You In addition to the traditional counseling services we provide, Clinical Psychology Associates also offers the following: · Depression Screening For information regarding any of these programs or to schedule a confidential consultation, please contact our programs coordinator, Chris Lerner, LCSW, at lernerc@hotmail.com or 262-251-1112, ext 8. For a full listing of the services we offer, please go to http://www.clinical-psychology-associates.com/services.htm FREE CONSULTATIONS THERAPIST BLOG "Success is not measured by what a person accomplishes,
but by the opposition they have encountered, and the courage with
which they have." ~Orison Swett Marden "It has been my philosophy of life that difficulties vanish when faced boldly." ~Isaac Asimov About Clinical Psychology Associates Clinical Psychology Associates is a state-certified outpatient
counseling center providing a high level of care to its clients
for over 25 years. To read previous editions of this newsletter, please visit our archived newsletter section on our website at: http://www.clinical-psychology-associates.com/newsletter.htm Written by Gary Breuer, MA, LPC
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