Holding Ground

Individual Couples Family Teen and Therapist Ashlyn Graff joins Laura today to chat about Confidence Vs. Narcissism. Website: https://anchorlighttherapy.com/

Is It or Isn't It...

One of the greatest challenges when dealing with depression is finding the energy and motivation to move in the direction that will support you in feeling better and recovering. Ashly Graff LMHCA offers up some expert advice on how to as Nike says "Just Do It" and some actionable steps to get there. Treating depression is different for everyone and the right way to treat depression is finding what works for you. Ashlyn shares some tips on how to get started and start feeling better.

Michelle and Laura discuss how the news, being exposed to the chronic stress or trauma in others, and living through a pandemic can create a trauma response in people who are not being directly impacted. This is especially prevalent in the healthcare industry. Laura and Michelle will point out symptoms of secondary trauma and offer up some expert tips on how you can treat this condition if you are being affected by this mental health challenge.

On this episode of Holding Ground psychotherapist Laura Richer speaks with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Sarah Skoterro about the signs and causes of suicidality in kids and teens and what parents can do to intervene and help prevent their child being at risk. With 30+ years of national experience as a counselor, trainer, advocate and speaker – Sarah Skoterro still finds joy and compassion in mental health and advocacy for healthcare overall. Her specific interest and dedication is to training and raising awareness of suicide intervention and prevention, her efforts have spanned settings ranging from major corporations in the private sector to community-based not for profit entities, educational settings and hospitals. Of particular focus in her work is the growing need for facile and fast access to care, edification of natural supports and increasing the “normalization” of screening and/asking about mental health factors across all sectors of care. Website(s): https://offtheclockpsych.com/page/6/?fbclid=IwAR093eU9-Lzp4_qtVRgGGle_K3GUovC2C6ud6-sAV5uIXl81QEMfxkZCxT4https://familiesontheline.com/resources/https://www.dbtfamilyskills.com/resources-for-families-couples--friends.htmlhttps://health.ucdavis.edu/health-news/newsroom/covid-19-is-wrecking-our-sleep-with-coronasomnia--tips-to-fight-back-/2020/09https://health.clevelandclinic.org/put-the-phone-away-3-reasons-why-looking-at-it-before-bed-is-a-bad-habit/https://psychotherapyacademy.org/https://nowmattersnow.org/https://www.dbtselfhelp.com/

On this episode of Holding Ground psychotherapist Laura Richer and Marriage and Family Therapy Intern Denise Johnson discuss Internal Family Systems therapy aka IFS. IFS is a therapy that was developed by Richard C. Schwartz. Denise and Laura talk about how this effective therapy can help clients better understand their own inner conflict and create positive change in their lives by understanding and addressing issues related to trauma, addiction, and self-sabotaging behaviors.

On this episode of Holding Ground psychotherapist Laura Richer and Anchor Light Therapy Collective's clinical director Michelle discuss why premarital counseling can benefit couples considering taking the next step. They touch on the top 8 Must Ask questions that partners will want to discuss before saying I do.

Licensed Therapists Michelle Mooney and Brenda Gil discuss stonewalling and the impact it has on your relationship and even more importantly the anecdote to remedy it. If you want to improve your communication skills with your partner tune in!

How can sports impact our mental health? Playing sports can teach valuable life skills like resilience, endurance, and how to work with others. It can also support cognitive development, improving focus and problem-solving skills. There are also concerns about whether the pressure to compete could have a detrimental effect on mental health for some. If you are the parent of an athlete, an athlete yourself, or a sports fan you won’t want to miss this episode! Psychotherapist Laura Richer interviews the perfect guest to weigh in this topic. If you are a Washington sports fan this episode's guest needs no introduction. Brock Huard is a former NFL Quarterback who has played for the Huskies and The Seahawks. He shares his insight and perspective into this topic from all angles from being a young athlete to playing in the pros and now being the parent of young athletes.