In this continuing FAQ series, join Jake Wiskerchen as he answers a couple of your questions about mental health and therapy. Email us with your own question!
What is Resilience?
What does resilience mean and why is it important? In short, it’s our ability to bounce back when adverse circumstances strike us. Having stronger resilience helps us cope with everyday life. If you’re looking to strengthen your resilience, this all begins with understanding your own emotional functioning. Watch this video for more details!
FAQs: My Previous Therapist & How Do Therapists Cope?
An Invitation to Frontline Workers
It's Okay to Hurt
...but don't I WANT to be happy?
It’s not that we don’t want you happy, it’s just that you can find it without chasing it.
MDMA and Psychotherapy
On the importance of holding loosely to beliefs
2 News' Coverage of Our Open House
To watch the video and read the article, click here.
Procrastination and how to do it better! (wait...what...?)
Understanding differentiation
Jake explains a basic concept that will improve your communication and your relationships by simply being non-attached to others' emotions.
Stuffing Your Emotions Down Doesn't Work!
For some families, the time-honored tradition of pretending not to feel is how people go about their lives. Jake explains in this video why that is a poor strategy for dealing with emotional functioning.
Glasser's Five Basic Human Needs
Ever wonder what drives behavior and why people do what they do? Watch and learn!
Tapping Into Your Wellspring
Jake discusses the endless potential we all have within us.
All that we know is not who we are
Life experiences may have brought you down a certain path and to a location where you don't particularly enjoy. Jake explains how that happens and how to change it, if you so desire.
Seeing Life Through a Child's Eyes
With the joy of an infant watching his first snowfall, Jake invites the audience to take a step back and appreciate all of life from a place of innocence.
Four Steps to Better Communication
Learn how to communicate with thoughtfulness and understanding in just five minutes in the Nevada desert!
Problems vs. Symptoms
Sometimes we can get wrapped up in treating things that might give relief but don't lead to long-term resolution. Jake explains the difference.
The Many Faces of Masculinity - April 26, 2017
Jake's part on emotions begins at the 57 minute mark.