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Your mental health journey deserves the right information and guidance. Our blog provides evidence-based insights on managing anxiety, depression, and stress, along with practical self-care and therapy resources. Discover real ways to find balance, build resilience, and feel your best.
Meet Jason McBride
Jason McBride received his PhD in Counseling Psychology from BYU. His dissertation focused on incorporating spirituality into therapy assessment and outcomes. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Wasatch Mental Health working with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to his clinical work he works as a consultant on a research team at BYU.
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Valentine’s Day – Don’t forget YOU
Our therapists in Orem know that Valentine’s Day can be a challenging time for some individuals, as it can amplify feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anxiety. Here are some tips to manage your mental health during this holiday:
-Set Realistic Expectations: Your expectations of grand gestures and movie-worthy dates can lead to disappointment if they only exist in your head.
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Re-Humanizing Diversity
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr this month and witnessing the inauguration of a new President has got our therapists in Spanish Fork thinking and talking about diversity. In a recent training provided to our therapists, the concept of “re-humanizing” diversity was presented. Re-humanizing diversity means to approach the concept of diversity by focusing on the individual human experiences and identities within a diverse group, rather than simply acknowledging the differences. This creates a more empathetic and respectful (dare we say loving) understanding of people from various backgrounds.
As a general reminder and guide, this training focused on the APA Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity in Psychology (2019 ed.) The guidelines are as follows:
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“SMART” New Years Goals
New Year, New Me….right? Everyone is talking about their New Years Resolutions and goals, including our therapists in Spanish Fork. And we might have some tips to make your goals some of the best yet, or at least the ‘smartest’.
SMART goals are a goal-setting method that help you better achieve success by breaking down objectives into smaller, more manageable parts.
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Reduce Stress During the Holidays
A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89% of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holiday season, with 41% reporting higher stress levels compared to other times of the year.
Our therapists in Orem also know that this holiday stress can lead to many disfavorable outcomes including physical illness, depression, and anxiety.
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Meet Rachel Chapman
Today we are spotlighting one of our therapists in Spanish Fork, Rachel Chapman. Rachel received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from BYU. Her dissertation focused on what mental health providers need to know to help serve Native Hawaiians who identify as third gender, or mahu. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of Arkansas and has also worked at BYU-Hawaii and BYU-Provo in their respective counseling centers.
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Happy Holidays!
Our therapists in Spanish Fork know all too well that the holidays can be a stressful time of year. Here are a few tips to help avoid the mental and physical tension and have more CHEER!
Culitvate Gratitude: Research shows that focusing on the positive aspects of your life can help eliminate stress.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We at Alliance Psychology want to wish all of our clients a Happy Thanksgiving!
We recognize that this time of year can be a challenge for many reasons. With Thanksgiving being a time for loved ones to gather and spend more time than normal with each other, the old adage to avoid sensitive topics like politics and religion still rings true – perhaps even more-so this year
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Meet Ravan Giles
Today we are spotlighting one of our therapists in Orem, Ravan Giles. Ravan is currently accepting new patients, ages 14 and older.
Ravan earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UVU and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Phoenix.
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