My Session with Dr. Deborah Brown

In this episode, we examine some of the buzzwords people are using (often incorrectly) about relationships. We define what boundaries really are, explore what a “toxic relationship” is and isn’t, and how codependency can be affecting how you behave in your relationships. Learn how to identify your limits, and notice when you need to set boundaries. Find out if you are allowing people to step over...

In this episode, you will explore trauma and healing with Dr. Brown. You will learn about what trauma really is, and what it means to have PTSD. Dr. Brown will share the “Trauma 10,” a list of to do’s to get you moving on your healing journey. Hear about why trauma affects each of us so differently and how it can show up in unexpected ways in our lives. Explore how unresolved trauma can invade our...

Feeling Anxious? Join your session this week to learn about anxiety-what is typical and what is too much. Anxiety is a fear signal informing us to pay attention! But are we paying too much attention to our fears, and disrupting our daily functioning? Explore the scarcity mindset and the trap of anxiety-induced survival mode. Learn to name your symptoms as intrusive thoughts, rumination and catastr...

In this episode, you will examine some ways that partnered relationships can grow! You will learn how to answer the question, “am I doing this wrong or is this the wrong person?” Dr. Brown will share the real reason why relationships go wrong, and how to prevent that from happening to you. Hear about the role of resentments, assumptions, testing, and the other negative behaviors that inhibit our r...

Today we create change! Join your session this week to learn about emotional regulation and how to think differently about your feelings. Feelings are signals that are informing us of very important things, and we must learn to listen. Move forward into your fear of feelings and understand why you might be avoidant or afraid of certain emotions. Explore skills that address emotional regulation, wh...

In this second episode, examine the power of mental health in how we live (and die) in America. Hear about the role of hope and worthiness in our change process. You will leave with a plan to use the “Pie Chart” activity to identify how to get your values showing up front and center in your priorities and in how you spend your time. Explore the role of hypervigilance in overworked-overstressed-ove...

Today is your first session! This is the beginning of growing the seed that is YOU into the lovely tree you wish to be. In this session, we explore why people go to psychotherapy, how many of us need it, and what it is to walk in the dangerous neighborhood of the mind when we are stressed, depressed, anxious and traumatized. We discuss the need for wise elders, when instead we are exposed to a sur...