Phyllis Heffner, M.D. Holistic Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist

Phyllis Heffner, M.D. Holistic Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist Holistic, Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. I help people who have attention struggles, autism, depression and anxiety thrive and be happy.

Holistic and Integrative treatments for children, adolescents and adults who struggle with mental health problems, such as ADHD, Autism, Depression and Anxiety. I provide information regarding the inter-relationships between nutrition, lifestyle, other health conditions, and environmental issues and mental health. I am Board Certified in General and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and have over 24 years of experience working solely with children with all types of emotional and behavioral problems, although also have much experience working with adults as well. Many of these conditions can be improved using natural treatments and either avoid or lessen the need for medication.

Color Psychology is a real phenomenon. For instance, shades of blue, black, and red are linked to confidence.Affirmation...
11/07/2021

Color Psychology is a real phenomenon. For instance, shades of blue, black, and red are linked to confidence.

Affirmations are also a widely used confidence technique. Some to try include:

-I am competent, smart, and able.

-I am growing and changing for the better.

-I love the person I am becoming.

Also, you can start a confidence journal. Writing can give your mind the power you need to succeed. Write about being confident, why you want confidence, and how your life will be better once you feel more self-confident!

For additional help, please call 410-260-0344 to make an appointment.

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There are 4 main factors which impact our level of self-confidence know as the 4 P’s: Perspiration- our attitude toward ...
11/04/2021

There are 4 main factors which impact our level of self-confidence know as the 4 P’s: Perspiration- our attitude toward fear and anxiety,

Peers- comparisons to others, Parents- the support we were given by our families, Performance- academic or career.

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Self-confidence can be influenced by self-esteem which is shaped by our self-perceptions, and are formed by three factor...
11/01/2021

Self-confidence can be influenced by self-esteem which is shaped by our self-perceptions, and are formed by three factors:

-what we think about ourselves

-what others think of us

-what we think others think of us

Consider how you perceive each factor and what adjustments you can make to change any negatives into positives.

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The best way to increase your confidence after you have failed at something is to:A. Immediately quit. Obviously you'll ...
10/29/2021

The best way to increase your confidence after you have failed at something is to:

A. Immediately quit. Obviously you'll never be good at it, so you should just give up.

B. Find someone else to blame... it's best if the failure wasn't your fault.

C. Switch to doing something you know you are good at, and then stick to doing only the things that you are certain you will find.

D. Acknowledge your failure, figure out what went wrong, think of different strategies, or get some advice on how to be more successful, then try again

Some quick ways to feel more confident before a challenge are:

A. Give yourself a pep talk

B. Strike a power pose

C. Imagine yourself succeeding at first

D. All of the above

If you answered D for both- you’re RIGHT!

For additional help, please call 410-260-0344 to make an appointment.

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Changing your mindset can impact your self-confidence.Here’s and example of a ‘fixed mindset’: "It doesn't matter how ha...
10/26/2021

Changing your mindset can impact your self-confidence.

Here’s and example of a ‘fixed mindset’: "It doesn't matter how hard I try; there are some things that I will never be able to learn."

Here’s an example of a ‘growth mindset’: "Learning and playing sports that are challenging to me, even when they are difficult, helps to develop my talent"

Want to find out more about your mindset? Take this quiz: http://mindsetonline.com/testyourmindset/step1.php

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Let's face it, who isn’t afraid of failure? No one wakes up and says I can’t wait to fail today. Everyone faces obstacl...
10/23/2021

Let's face it, who isn’t afraid of failure? No one wakes up and says I can’t wait to fail today. Everyone faces obstacles, but that’s no reason not to try.

However, these successful people didn't let failure get in their way…

Can you guess who was demoted from her job as a news anchor because she “wasn’t fit for television”? Oprah Winfrey!

How about someone who was fired from a newspaper for “lacking imagination” and “having no original ideas,” any guesses? Walt Disney.

Finally, who do you think was told by a teacher he was “too stupid to learn anything”? Thomas Edison, the inventor of the incandescent light bulb.

Don’t let failure impact your self-confidence. We all face obstacles!

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Enjoy this TEDx Talk by Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University, Richard Petty....
10/20/2021

Enjoy this TEDx Talk by Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University, Richard Petty. His research has been focused on the automatic and deliberative factors responsible for prompting individual attitudes, decisions, and behaviors.

This light-hearted talk differentiates self-esteem and self-confidence.

Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKu-32iyHs0

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Confidence is something you're either born with it or without. You either have self-confidence or you don't. False. Self...
10/17/2021

Confidence is something you're either born with it or without. You either have self-confidence or you don't.

False. Self-confidence is a skill you can develop. Some of us just need more work than others.

A low profile person is someone with low self-confidence.

False. Sure, there may be cases where a low profile person also has low self-confidence, but having a low profile is not indicative of low self-confidence.

Only large accomplishments can restore self-confidence.

False. Any accomplishment, no matter how big or small will make a difference.

People with high self-confidence are arrogant.

False. The truth is that many people who suffer from arrogance are trying to cover their insecurities and may actually have low self-confidence.

For additional help, please call 410-260-0344 to make an appointment.

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Is there a charity or cause you’re passionate about? Find out what you can do to help. Sometimes just an extra pair of ...
10/14/2021

Is there a charity or cause you’re passionate about? Find out what you can do to help. Sometimes just an extra pair of hands is helpful.

Utilize your skills. Maybe you're good with talking to people, or you have design skills. Whatever it is, offer yourself and your skills to a cause you support. There are many ways you can help, all you need to do is let someone know you’re interested.

For additional help, please call 410-260-0344 to make an appointment.

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You don't have to be someone else to be more confident. If you’re anything like me, you may find it easy to give friends...
10/11/2021

You don't have to be someone else to be more confident. If you’re anything like me, you may find it easy to give friends and family sound advice, but when it comes to yourself you come up short.

Instead of answering questions for yourself, imagine what you’d say to a friend. What’s your advice to someone who wants to boost their self-esteem? Answer this, and you have your answer for yourself!

For additional help, please call 410-260-0344 to make an appointment.

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Our brains tend to allow negativity to overwhelm positivity, which makes it easy to feel as though nothing’s going right...
10/09/2021

Our brains tend to allow negativity to overwhelm positivity, which makes it easy to feel as though nothing’s going right.

Part of being mindful is taking the time to pay notice to all the beautiful and wonderful things in our lives, which can help push out the negativity.

Make it a habit to list off at least five things that you’re grateful for every day. Do it while you’re making coffee, waiting at a stoplight, or brushing your teeth.

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Mindfulness is an excellent way to cope with stress. For additional help, call (410)260-0344 to schedule an appointment

Being kind can be a very simple act. Helping others is a great way to boost self esteem and confidence. It can be somet...
10/08/2021

Being kind can be a very simple act.

Helping others is a great way to boost self esteem and confidence. It can be something as small as holding a door for someone, helping a neighbor carry in groceries, or volunteering locally.

Express gratitude towards others and you’ll start to see gratitude within yourself as well.

For additional help, please call 410-260-0344 to make an appointment.

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