Confirmation bias impacts almost every aspect of our day to day life. Let's examine where it comes up, why it affects us so much, and what we can do to minimize the negative impacts of it. 

Originally shared February 4, 2021 on Instagram

Rejection is a very hard, but very unavoidable, part of life. But understanding ourselves and why rejection hurts can actually help to soften the blow.

Originally shared January 28, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling.

We have talked a lot about how important and helpful therapy can be. But the very beginning process of finding a therapist who works for you can be overwhelming. So let's dive in to help de-mystify the process. 

Originally shared January 21, 2021 on Instagram @tjcounseling.

Autism is a diagnosis that almost everyone knows about, but very few people actually understand what it means. Let's dive in to better understanding what autism really is, and also what it is not.

Originally shared January 14, 2021 on Instagram @tjcousneling.

Just like loans, emotions can accrue interest rates. Unfortunately, this often means that when we put off our emotional needs for a later date, we end up paying a lot more than if we had just dealt with it up front.

Originally shared on January 7, 20201 on Instagram @tjcounseling.

It's New Years Eve, which means resolutions. But so many of us set resolutions that we end up breaking within the first two months of the new year. Here is a great hack you can use to really stick with your resolutions!

Originally shared December 31, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling

Here's just a short message to enjoy on Christmas Eve. Stay well!

Originally shared on December 24, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling.

Although perfectionism is often joked about as the cliche go-to answer for that "What is your biggest weakness" question at a job interview, perfectionism is actually a really big issue for many people's mental health.

Originally shared December 17, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling

This is a wonderful analogy for anxiety and depression that comes from Dungeons and Dragons. Yes, I'm fully aware that I'm outing myself as a total nerd, but stick with me because it's a great analogy!

Originally shared December 10, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling

One things I often hear from people considering therapy is that they can just talk to their friends about their problems, so they don't need a therapist. Let's talk about the many important differences between what friends and therapists can offer you.

Originally shared December 3, 2020 on Instagram @tjcounseling.