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

Splitting, black and white thinking, or all or none mentality. One of the nine criteria in BPD.   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone    ------------------------------------------------------------   DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It should not be pe...

Most everyone has heard the saying "doing the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result is the very definition of insanity," so that being the case, when are you gonna do something different?  What's wrong with now?!?!   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone    ------------------------...

A brief synopsis of the Toolbox Fallacy, and a possible problem with the Fear of a Full Toolbox (or deliberate self sabotage).   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone    ------------------------------------------------------------   DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational pur...

Sometimes called stress-related paranoid ideation, is often a debilitating symptom that also just happens to be part of the 9th criteria of borderline personality disorder.  Today I talk about what it is, and what you can do to help deal with it.   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone    -------------...

The belief in our ability to directly impact our outcomes, ie. do something about this, lies in part with the concept of where control lies, in ourselves or the outside world.  Although you can not change the past, your actions do affect your future, whether you accept this or not, and the sooner you notice this, the sooner you can set about working to shape your own destiny, instead of leavi...

Originally proposed by Dr. Stephen Karpman, M.D., the Karpman Drama Triangle and its relation to Dr. Eric Berne, M.D.’s Transactional Analysis, give a basic explanation and theory to help understand how we find difficulty in direct assertive communications. This can be used to help understand problems in boundaries, self esteem, communications, conflict, even the concept of self. Books I’ve refere...

Taking the idea that your reality, is a collection of your beliefs which are the product of your perspective, which is filtered by your perceptions, changing your perspective (which you have the power to do) or realizing the limits of your perceptions (which will change your perspective) can change your reality, so why not choose to change it for the better. --Tex   For more information: &nbs...

Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD on how your view and perspective form your ideas about the world.   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone    ------------------------------------------------------------   DISCLAIMER: Information contained...

Do you really know "WHY" you are saying what you are saying? What is your purpose and what is your real "end game?" Are you looking for power? Are you looking to impart doubt? What is your secret agenda?  How metallization-based treatment can help you avoid misinformation and communicate better.   Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapol...

HOW YOUR START YOUR DAY INFLUENCES YOUR DAY AND YOUR LIFE Why are you putting your life on snooze?  How you begin your day, has a huge impact on how you live your day, if you choose to wake up with enthusiasm you will see your day as opportunities and not "have to's," in fact drop that line have to, and start WANTING TO!   Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherap...

Putting things in your life and your mind in such a way as to be able to focus and concentrate on what you are doing, living with the moment, instead of wandering into yesterday or tomorrow.   Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD detailing how to start your day with enthusiasm, optimism and influence your mood and welcome opportuniti...

Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD as he gives overviews for therapies used for healing trauma and trauma-informed care if you're a therapist.   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   443) 261-5950 Office Telephone    ------------------------------------------------------------...

Many times the symptoms you see are simply the manifestations of past trauma making itself known, and demanding your attention, and begging to be healed.   Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD as he details trauma and some things you might not know about trauma.   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapySe...

Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD as he walks through how to find a therapist that's right for you or your child. Questions like what kind do you need; how to know if they are good, and what do I do if they are not? For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone  ...

-----------------------------------------------------------   Coffee...Tea... Therapy? How do you know when to seek a professional for psychotherapy?   Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD on evaluation to determine whether you or a loved one seek therapy.  RESOURCES:  GAD-7 https://www.mdcalc.com/gad-7-general-anxiety...

Abandonment fears can ignite the rage in the Cluster B and Borderline Personality Disorders. While tough to come to grips with, anyone's fear of abandonment, or with anger/rage common in cluster B personality disorders, seeing them intertwine and what comes out is something that can be unsettling, confusing, and tough at times to deal with.   For more information:   www. ChangingPatterns...

How do you feel compassion, especially for someone you are angry with, or don't like? Let's Explore this powerful technique.   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone   ------------------------------------------------------------   DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes on...

This is the third and final video in the DBT Interpersonal Series for moving from just communications to other skills that help with being interpersonally effective. For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------  DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational...

This is the second video in the DBT Interpersonal Series for effective communication and being interpersonally effective.   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone  - -----------------------------------------------------------   DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only....

The 4th skill usually taught in DBT skills is Interpersonal Effectiveness.  This video is the first of three parts. This one starts with communication skills so that you are being heard and being understood.   For more information:  www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone  - ----------------------------------------------------------...

Live with Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD on DBT.   Book referenced at 2:50: "A step-by-Step Guide to Dialectical Behavior Therapy: DBT Made Simple" by Sheri Va Dijk, MSW  Buy from Amazon: https://bit.ly/DBTMadeSimple   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office...

Who are you punishing? Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD examines punishing actions.   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone   ------------------------------------------------------------   DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for...

Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD on mind control.   For more information:   www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com   (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone  ------------------------------------------------------------   DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It shoul...

Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD on concept converging from a variety of practices: Chöd, IFS, Feeding Your Demons....   Author reference: Lama Tsultrim Allione https://www.taramandala.org/introduction/lama-tsultrim-allione/bio/ For more information:  www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com  (443) 261-5950 Office...

Join Tex Ellis, psychotherapist at Changing Patterns Psychotherapy Services, LLC in Annapolis MD for another look at "time." For more information: www. ChangingPatternsPsychotherapyServices.com (443) 261-5950 Office Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: Information contained in this video is for educational purposes only. It should not be perceived as a...