TEX TALKS: on the BRAIN, Changing BEHAVIOR, HAPPINESS, LIFE and more

In this week's episode, Tex talks about how our representations manifest. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It should not be perceived as a...

This week, Tex talks follows up on last week's episode about bipolar diagnosis and how this could affect you. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes on...

This week, Tex talks about those who are diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and what you really must know. (This is part one of a two part talk.) Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video i...

This week, Tex is asking "are you bossy?" Do you offer unsolicited advice? Do you tell everyone what they 'should' do because you think you know what is best for them? Are you looking for control in that bossy attitude? Tex talks about that bossy inclination in this week's episode. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services,...

Tex answers a question posed to him from a prior session: How do I know if I'm getting better? Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It should n...

Tex talks about the "lock & key" theory of why there may be attraction between people. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It should...

Tex answers a viewer's relationship question. There are a lot of things packed into this one. Strap in and watch.... twice . Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educatio...

This week, Tex talks about a personality trait that crosses several personality disorders — clinginess. In the search for validation, acceptance, love and security, this trait actually pushes away people you want in your life. It can lead to your object of love feeling suffocated and wanting to escape. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services,...

In this episode, Tex talks about understanding meanings. This goes beyond definitions. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It should not be percei...

This week, Tex elaborates further on last week's episode on the difference between symptoms versus traits and "observable ego." Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is...

This week, Tex delves into the difference between symptoms versus traits and impact to the diagnosis. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It shoul...

This week, Tex addresses a question about therapy styles and how you need to evaluate on your needs against the therapist's style of therapy. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this vide...

In tune with the holidays, Tex Talks about the upcoming family gatherings, feelings and issues that arise from these gatherings. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educatio...

We've all done it. Said something impulsively that starts a fight, creates hurt feelings or we regret something that we begin to ruminate on. This week, Tex gives you some techniques to stop the blurting. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443)...

In this week's episode, Tex Talks about the way we allow ourselves to be knocked off track when drawn into our emotions. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational...

This week, Tex talks about S.M.A.R.T. goals and using the same approach to achieve progress as a parent with your kiddos. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational pur...

This week, Tex revisits the topic of anger and the frequency that this topic arises in sessions. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It should not...

This week, Tex Talks about the challenge of finding a psychotherapist. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It should not be perceived as a substit...

This week, Tex continues his thoughts on a viewer's question: "how can I help others understand my mental health problems." Watch this episode on assertive communications. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLA...

This week, Tex answers a viewer's question, "how can I help others understand my mental health problems." Watch this episode and stay tuned for the followup next week. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER...

This week, Tex talks about how the demand for your child to be obedient to everything, are you creating a future of unhealthy subservience in their adult relationships? Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information...

This week, Tex flags several phrases that are most used by people who want to control you or invalidate your autonomy. These are not helpful phrases but what Tex likes to term "set-up" phrases designed to assert an agenda on you. When you hear them, heads up. You are about to be a target of someone who devalues you and wants to assert their authority over you. Many people adopt these phr...

This week, Tex talks about how most people are sleeping through life. They aren't really here and paying attention to who they are, why they think the way that they do and just accepting everything as it is. If you saw the movie "The Matrix," this is a theme of the movie based on a philosophic premise between higher consciousness and awakening. Watch the video Tex refers to in this t...

This week, Tex talks about two personality disorders that need to be accurately diagnosed to avoid improper treatment. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purpos...

Tex talks gaslighting and watching for the clues. Tex Ellis is the managing clinical psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It should not be perceived as a substitution for professiona...