In recent news, and over the years passed, it seems like every other news article is about a shooting that has occurred. From the recent shootings in Atlanta and Boulder, to the Pulse nightclub in 2016 and Sandy Hook elementary in 2012, and going back to Columbine in 1999, it seems like shootings have heart-achingly… read more
Hearing that your child is questioning their gender identity can surface feelings of fear, disbelief, shock, or confusion for parents and family members of the transgender child. You may have thoughts of “this is just a phase,” or “how do I make sense of this?”. It may feel overwhelming finding a place to begin. Here… read more
Many people describe themselves as “overthinkers.” Most of us agree that taking time to think things through before we make a decision is a good idea, but when does this thinking become unhealthy and lead to problems like rumination and increased stress? Too much thinking can even cause us to become anxious or depressed. So what can… read more
It can be hard to pick up the phone and call a therapist for help with a family problem. There are some common myths about families that might make this even more difficult. For example, it’s easy to believe that good families shouldn’t have problems, children won’t have problems if you are a good parent,… read more
“My friends aren’t there for me.” “Adults just don’t get it!” “No one understands what I’m going through…” Here at Labyrinth we’re here for you. We get it. And we understand what you are going through. Being a teen today is one of the toughest jobs. You are living in a world dominated by social media,… read more
In our last post, we began discussing some of the most common cognitive distortions people experience. At Labyrinth Psychological Services, we know that therapy can help people to work through the ANTs they are battling on a daily basis. Continue reading the list below and seek help from our talented staff of mental health professionals… read more
If you struggle with daily life, there is a good chance you may be suffering from a cognitive distortion. Cognitive distortions, also known as automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), are thinking patterns that are not actually in line with reality. These sorts of thoughts can lead to a number of reactions like sadness, angry outbursts, procrastination,… read more
There are lots of mixed feelings about the so-called “insanity defense.” We remember some of the high profile insanity cases from the past such as John Hinkley Jr., Jeffrey Dahmer, Lorena Bobbit, John Salvi, and more recently James Holmes. There can be a lot of media hype and misinformation about what happened during these trials… read more
There are times in therapy when common strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy, processing feelings, taking medication and skills building, just don’t work out. It can feel like you are talking and talking about a problem and getting nowhere. Sometimes you may notice that you have the strategies you need to get through an anxiety attack… read more
Though our legal system can be imperfect, it is designed to be fair. We are supposed to be “innocent until proven guilty” and have a fair chance to defend ourselves in court before a judge or a jury that will be objective. But what happens if we are accused of a crime and don’t understand… read more
