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What is Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy?
What is Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy?

Not all treatment is created the same. This can be said about EMDR therapy. Without rehashing the past trauma by talking about it, EMDR creates a way for the brain to reorganize the way the trauma experience is stored in the brain so that the brain heals itself. So how does it work? Read more about the science behind EMDR therapy. (This article is written and sponsored by TECH technological university).

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behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy YenEMDR therapy, counseling, neuroscience, brain, trauma, PTSDComment
Is online counseling right for me? The pros and cons of telehealth.
Is online counseling right for me? The pros and cons of telehealth.

Counseling has always been traditionally conducted in a physical office in person. When the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, counselors had to get creative on how to treat their clients AND keep them safe from sickness. Does online counseling work? Are there situations where online counseling can work even better? The answer is a resounding yes. We compare the pros and cons between online counseling and in-person counseling so you can make the best decision for you.

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behavioral health, coaching, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy Yentelehealth, online counseling, pivot counseling, timothy yen psyd, depression, anxietyComment
What to do when motivation and resolve are not enough?
What to do when motivation and resolve are not enough?

So you’ve done the heart work and the hard work. From our previous blog, if you’ve taken time in the last few days to answer the important questions about why this goal is important to you and how it lines up with your values… you are well on your way to accomplishing your goals this year. Target... check! But where do you start? How do you start?

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behavioral health, coaching, consulting, counseling, finances, mental health, money, psychologyTimothy Yenmotivation, resolve, new year resolutions, goals, momentum, create, counseling, coachingComment
What advice do you have for beginners who are not used to achieving their goals? 
What advice do you have for beginners who are not used to achieving their goals? 

When we think about the big picture of our goals and the millions of steps and resources that will be required to achieve them, we get overwhelmed and many of us shut down. This week, we share on the questions we can ask ourselves to help us jump start our yearly resolutions and make sure we achieve them in the long run.

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behavioral health, coaching, consulting, counseling, finances, mental health, money, psychologyTimothy Yengoals, wise, clarity, purpose, values, new year resolutions, discipline, cost, achieveComment
How do I make a bulletproof New Year's resolution?
How do I make a bulletproof New Year's resolution?

It’s that time of year where we’re dreaming of what could be. I’m a firm believer in creating our own reality and future by investing and sowing into the now. The beginning of a new year is a great time to reflect on the past, celebrate its successes, learn from its failures and mistakes, and look forward to a more meaningful and purposeful future. Here are some mindset steps to consider:

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behavioral health, coaching, consulting, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy Yennew year resolutions, goals, values, decisions, improvementComment
How can I shift to an abundant mindset in this holiday season?
How can I shift to an abundant mindset in this holiday season?

Even though the holidays are meant to be about love and giving, sometimes we focus on our lack. We still have bills to pay, unhappy family members, and disappointments from the year. Yet the reality is that we have more blessings than we can count! So how do we shift out of the scarcity mindset into one of abundance? It has everything to do with understanding the purpose of your blessings and identity as a blesser.

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coaching, consulting, counseling, mental health, psychology, behavioral healthTimothy Yenblessing, holidays, christmas, generosity, mindset, love, giving, thanksgiving, abundanceComment
Why Be Thankful? Exploring the Power of Gratitude
Why Be Thankful? Exploring the Power of Gratitude

November is the month of the Thanksgiving holiday in America. We just assume that it is good to be thankful. Although that is true, some people believe it may kill our ambition to be better and do more. Does that have to be true? We are going to explore the discipline of gratitude and how it may be much more than simply positive thinking!

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counseling, mental health, psychology, coaching, behavioral healthTimothy Yengratitude, happy thanksgiving, habits, reflectionComment
What is the problem with ignoring our emotions?
What is the problem with ignoring our emotions?

There is the saying “my emotions got the best of me.” People tend to treat their feelings, especially the more distressing ones, as problematic and something that needs to go away. So what is the problem with ignoring those feelings? Instead of wishing we could make our feelings go away, what if we can learn to befriend them instead? Emotions are a valuable part of our human experience and often misunderstood. Let’s take a little time to better understand them!

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behavioral health, coaching, consulting, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy Yenfeelings, emotions, choices, emotional intelligence, consequences, EQ, empowerment, Ignore, Suppress, attention, self care, self esteem, self worth, valuesComment
How can I use personality tests to clarify my identity and purpose?
How can I use personality tests to clarify my identity and purpose?

Most of us want to live full and meaningful lives yet sometimes it feels like we are just going through the motions. How do know that our decisions are aligned with our values? How do we know what truly matters to us? One way to learn the specifics about your values is through personality tests. They can give language to what makes you tick! Consider doing a couple of them and let the information inform your choices!

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coaching, consulting, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy Yenpersonal development, personal development counseling, personality tests, values, growth, psychologist, direction, meaning, meaningful, coaching, consultingComment
What causes indecision and why is it harmful?
What causes indecision and why is it harmful?

Sometimes it can be so difficult to make the right choice. What is the right choice? What does that even mean? There are multiple reasons why decision making can be challenging. The more we can understand these reasons, the greater chance we have to break out of the indecision cycle and re-claim our choice!

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What is the Difference Between Guilt and Shame? How Both Influence Our Decisions
What is the Difference Between Guilt and Shame? How Both Influence Our Decisions

Guilt and shame are often used interchangeably. But are they really the same thing? I argue that one of them is even healthy for you (within the right context) while the other one is utterly destructive. We will talk about how to identify the difference between guilt and shame, what these emotions mean, and how we can leverage them to make better decisions!

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behavioral health, counseling, mental health, psychologyTimothy Yenpsychologist, guilt, shame, emotions, decisions, decision-making, feelings, anxiety, depressionComment
What is the Difference between Depression and Sadness?
What is the Difference between Depression and Sadness?

In honor of National Anxiety and Depression Awareness week, let’s have a candid discussion about depression. Sometimes people call normal sadness as depression while other people may be experiencing depression but minimizing it as normal sadness. What is depression? How do I know if I or someone else is depressed? I hope to demystify clinical depression and help bring clarity to a serious issue that affects millions of people.

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How Do I Manage my Anxiety around the Coronavirus?
How Do I Manage my Anxiety around the Coronavirus?

We are living in turbulent times of uncertainty and anxiety is on the rise. The latest scare is the coronavirus infecting people across the world. What do you do when you are worried about the coronavirus all the time? I want to suggest a few helpful things to focus on if you are having difficulties with your anxiety.

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How do I create meaningful friendships?
How do I create meaningful friendships?

Friendships are important but not always easy to create. When people say they want a friend, I am guessing they want a meaningful relationship as opposed to some shallow one. So if meaningful friendships don’t just happen, what can I do? We explore two important ingredients that are crucial to creating the relationships you want!

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What if I am unhappy during the holidays?
What if I am unhappy during the holidays?

The holidays are here and there is this expectation that the only appropriate emotion is to be happy. What if you are not happy? What if you are experiencing sadness, anxiety, or frustration during the holidays? This article is aimed to normalizing these other emotions and provide some better understanding as to why people may not be happy during this time of year. Also how you can make things better for those who are suffering during the holidays.

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Understanding Self-Sabotage: What if your worst enemy is you?
Understanding Self-Sabotage: What if your worst enemy is you?

One of the most frustrating experiences is self-sabotage. What is self-sabotage? It is when you get in the way of your own success,. You do the very thing that sets you up to fail. When the poor decision and consequences are over, often people are left confused and very angry at themselves. Why does self-sabotage happen? How can I make it stop? Having a clearer understanding of self-sabotage may be the key to breaking the vicious cycle.

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What is the Purpose of Emotions? Feelings Decoded.
What is the Purpose of Emotions? Feelings Decoded.

To feel is to be human. I believe we have a love-hate relationship with our emotions! Sometimes emotions feel great and it gives our lives such depth while other times our emotions cause such distress and creates behavioral destruction. So what is the purpose of our emotions? What are our emotions trying to tell us? By having a better understanding behind our emotions, we are able to understand and communicate more effectively.

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When do you know you are ready for couples counseling?
When do you know you are ready for couples counseling?

If you are in a committed relationship with a lot of conflict and distress, sometimes the intuitive last stop is couples counseling. What if that is not true? What if couples counseling at this present time would make your relationship worse? It is important to know if and when couples counseling is the right for you and your loved one.

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