by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Mar 18, 2019 | Counseling, Therapy
I recently watched YOU, a Netflix original series, and it triggered my desire to write this post. I found myself frustrated and disturbed by the therapist’s behavior. For years, actors have played therapists in television shows and movies in various ways. Most often,...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Mar 4, 2019 | Coping, Depression, Therapy
This time of year is hard for a lot of us. The holiday season has come and gone. Winter seems like it just won’t let go of its grip on our weather. Even the snow looks grey and depressing. The “winter blues” are here. What causes the winter blues?...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Dec 14, 2018 | Anxiety, Coping, Counseling
Overcoming Self-Doubt Self-doubt is a powerful emotion that can come in many forms. It can appear as a negative thought in which we tell ourselves we just can’t do something (whatever it is). It can look like us questioning a decision we just made. Sometimes it even...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Nov 21, 2018 | Gratitude, Support, Therapy
Gratitude is a Year-Round Practice I know we are fast approaching Thanksgiving Day. I would think that most of us have at least one thing we are thankful for. In an effort to avoid being too cliche and posting about gratitude ON Thanksgiving Day itself, here are my...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Oct 20, 2018 | Body Image, Coping
As a woman, throughout my life I can honestly say that I have struggled with my fair share of food and body image issues. I was bullied during my middle school years by a few girls and boys. The bullying continued into the beginning of my high school years. These...
