The 4 C's Of Social Situations Becoming Your Own Ally Philip S. Graffunder, LCSW Conceptualization Conceptualization – See the adult part of yourself, (your wiser self, or your higher Self) as a helper or mentor for the younger part of self that is feeling the...
Generosity of Spirit, Generosity of Heart As Mental Health Practice. Philip S. Graffunder, LCSW Being truly generous is about giving graciously and receiving graciously. These two sides of generosity practice are inclusive of, and dependant on, each other. Allowing...
*Cognitive Distortions and Dysfunctional Assumptions Self-defeating Ideas to Become Aware of and Reject Philip S. Graffunder, LCSW Our mental health is strongly tied to many aspects of our being, one of the major ones being the way we perceive, interpret, and filter...
Changing the Way You Relate to Yourself Changing Your Experience Philip S. Graffunder, LCSW People who feel depressed and/or anxious almost always have several factors in common that make their feelings more difficult to experience. The first, and probably the most...
Why Set Boundaries? What Are Healthy Boundaries? Philip S. Graffunder, LCSW Boundaries are like invisible fences, and like all fences they create a boarder that outlines and protects. In terms of interpersonal behavior, they define the limits we have set that surround...
The Tyranny of the Shoulds To “Should” Or Not To “Should” Philip S. Graffunder, LCSW There are healthier and less healthy ways to use the word ‘should’. What do we mean when we use this word, and how does its use affect us? It’s important...
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