No, That's Not a Trauma Response
"I thought I had overcome my PTSD, but I still really like my high-intensity job. I put my life on the line sometimes - but this work is...
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Jessica Goodnight
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
Therapy 101 Series: What is CBT?
You may have heard about CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy. After all, it's been around for a while. The main components of modern CBT...
Jessica Goodnight
- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
Worry: What is it Good For?
Absolutely nothing? (No.) First things first, what is worry? When we're worrying, we're normally thinking a lot about something that...
Jessica Goodnight
- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
COVID-19 Series: If You're Still Afraid, You're Not Alone
The world has been opening up over the past several weeks. You may be watching your friends take vacations, throw parties, and get back...
Jessica Goodnight
- May 19, 2021
- 2 min
Challenging Yourself with Kindness: The Right Attitude for Exposure Therapy
I'm going to lay out two truths. These two truths are desperately important, and equally true. Without the first truth, the path ahead...
Jessica Goodnight
- Mar 10, 2021
- 2 min
OCD Series: What is ERP?
There's a chance that if you have OCD, you've heard that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the best way to treat it. But did you know...
Jessica Goodnight
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
OCD Series: What is OCD?
If you buy into the cultural narrative around OCD, it might not seem like such a bad thing to have. I mean, we're in a pandemic, and...
Jessica Goodnight
- Sep 8, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 Series: The Care and Keeping of You
We're now six months into COVID-19 land. Perhaps you struggled a lot at the beginning and have now adjusted to the state of things. But...
Jessica Goodnight
- Mar 22, 2020
- 10 min
COVID-19 Series: A Helpful Acronym for Coping
You know what I love for coping with chaotic times? Acronyms. Frickin' love 'em. I know it's kind of dorky, but they really are great -...
Jessica Goodnight
- Mar 15, 2020
- 3 min
COVID-19 Series: Living in an Uncertain World
The last few days have been a whirlwind for our country, as we face the reality of a global pandemic and what it means for the future....
Jessica Goodnight
- Feb 26, 2020
- 3 min
PTSD Series: Traumatic Experiences versus Trauma Reactions
I’ve been through a lot in my life, and lately I’ve been really struggling. I feel like my past experiences are a part of that, but when...
Jessica Goodnight
- Feb 12, 2020
- 3 min
PTSD Series: Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
I've been in therapy for years for my PTSD and have tried every medication under the sun, but I'm still having nightmares almost every...
Jessica Goodnight
- Jan 31, 2020
- 1 min
Self Care Series: The Problem with Putting It All on You
There's something powerful in knowing that you can help yourself by taking good care of your own well-being. You have some agency in all...
Jessica Goodnight
- Dec 9, 2019
- 2 min
Self Care Series: For You, Not for Anyone Else
Your doctor tells you that you'd better start exercising. Your mother tells you you're gaining weight. Online, your friends' yoga selfies...
Jessica Goodnight
- Dec 2, 2019
- 2 min
Self Care Series: Emotional Need, or Physical Need?
Perhaps this next statement will shock you: our physical well-being affects our mental well-being. No? Not surprised? Okay, me neither....
Jessica Goodnight
- Nov 19, 2019
- 2 min
Self Care Series: You Are What You Eat
I don't think I'm alone in this - in times of stress, I have a tendency to eat like crap. Too busy to eat a decent lunch? Peanut butter...
Jessica Goodnight
- Oct 6, 2019
- 5 min
Self Care Series: The Benefits of Exercise
It's not uncommon that people ask me about ways to relieve distress that don't require a mental health provider. And, I understand this...
Jessica Goodnight
- Sep 16, 2019
- 4 min
Why It Matters if Your Therapist Uses Evidence-Based Treatment
There are so many therapists out there. When you're struggling with your mental health and require services, this search can be so...
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