InsideOut Psychological Services

12/03/2025

Mental Illness Can Also Bring Strengths

Mental illness is widely associated with limitation, but a growing body of research suggests it may also be associated with unexpected strengths.

Studies reveal higher creativity, emotional insight, cooperation, and resilience in people with certain mood and psychotic conditions.

Even after severe depression, some individuals go on to show unusually strong long-term psychological well-being.

Researchers argue that mental health care should preserve these strengths while treating symptoms.

https://neurosciencenews.com/mental-illness-strenghts-30011/

12/02/2025

Gaslighting

12/01/2025

“During licensing exams, I’ve seen firsthand how additional training and supervision help clinicians grow into competent professionals. Without these safeguards, the public becomes the testing ground.”

We need accountability, not shortcuts.

Vote NO to the changes and protect safe, ethical psychological care.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BZ5SB8Q

10/21/2025

My client Dan said just the other day, “Do I have to love myself to get better? Because if I do, I think it’s hopeless.”

I reassured him. “Do you love animals?”I asked.

“Of course.”

“Do you hate children or do you feel for them?”

“Of course, I feel for children—what kind of monster would I be if I hated kids?”

“OK, then there is no obstacle to your becoming the person you were meant to be. All you have to do is to be open to the young wounded children inside you instead of hating them or ignoring them. Are you up for that?”

“Yes,” and then there was a pause: “but I don’t have to love myself, do I?”

“No, you don’t—you just have to love the kids inside you.”

👉 Want to learn more? Read my full free ebook: Anatomy of Self-hatred: Learning to Love Our Loathed Selves.

https://janinafisher.com/resources/ebooks/anatomy-of-self-hatred/

10/08/2025

Children experience and react to in different ways. Understanding how a child’s age and level of development affect their reactions can help parents, providers, and communities know how to help. Download our new infographic here: https://bit.ly/3VV1Ww7

10/05/2025

Misophonia Might Be a Brain Regulation Disorder

Misophonia is more than just an aversion to sound—it reflects a pattern of emotional and cognitive inflexibility.

Individuals with misophonia struggle to switch between emotional tasks and often report rigid thinking and persistent negative thoughts.

A new study found that these traits are not simply side effects of anxiety or depression but may be central to the condition.

The results suggest misophonia may belong to a broader class of neurocognitive conditions defined by inflexible attention and emotional control.

06/07/2025

Another short routine to relieve anxiety. Holden QiGong

Want to naturally relieve anxiety while seated?Join Master Qi Gong Teacher Lee Holden for this 7-minute seated Qi Gong routine to clear anxiety fast. These s...

06/07/2025

Try this throughout the day.

06/06/2025

05/21/2025