Please watch this video: La Talk Radio – The Polished Woman cohost Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. (December 17, 2018).
Discussion dealing with grief and loss during the holiday season.
Excerpt Practice cognitive restructuring. One tool therapists use in cognitive-behavioral psychology to help their clients shift their perspective is cognitive restructuring. This involves identifying how and when your thoughts go from happy to sad, explains psychologist Yvonne Thomas, PhD, and then reframing those thoughts. So, for example, say your goal is to incorporate more vegetables and whole grains…
If you have felt stressed, depressed, or more preoccupied than usual, it can be hard to function as well you typically have. During the pandemic and other major recent events, many people have felt strained, stressed, and/or disconnected from themselves. During tumultuous times, this isn’t unusual. If you’ve felt like you’re surviving rather than thriving,…
Excerpt: “To put it bluntly, it’s been a lot—and those experiences won’t leave our psyche instantly when we are vaccinated, or we no longer have to wear a mask to venture outdoors. It will take time—and the use of powerful coping mechanisms. That’s why psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. says it’s paramount to mourn 2020…
