Ivory & Pine Counseling, LLC

11/06/2020

"It differs a lot from 'traditional' therapy."

10/29/2020

https://buff.ly/3marCB6

Amidst all the uncertainty we’ve experienced this year, we’ve realized that taking time for ourselves is critical.

10/27/2020

"I really hope you've experienced some of these sessions too."

10/22/2020

Fellow Therapists:

A few tips for creating healthy boundaries with your clients! We all know healthy boundaries are important, but that doesn't always translate easily. A few things that help me provide quality care while still keeping good boundaries...

1. Limiting my emails and phone calls to 1 hour before and after my client schedule. I know that it's hard to get to these in between sessions, so I have that time on the book ends of my day. The one exception is a crisis call, which leads to #2...

2. Even during a crisis call, redirect the conversation to very concrete action steps/coping skills and the next session (assuming the client is safe). This both protects your time and empowers the client.

3. Be clear on cancellation policies and fees upfront. And be consistent!

4. Practice using a mental container at the end of the day. I teach almost all my clients to use the visualization of having a mental container to put anxiety, unfinished business from session, and other intrusive thoughts in. I use my container too! It's important that we take time to shut off our work brains and have a personal life.

10/20/2020

Research shows that how you think about time impacts how you use it.

10/17/2020

Quick Coping Skills to Replace Self-Harm!

If you self harm and want to decrease it or stop altogether, here are a few quick distraction techniques to give yourself an alternative.

1. Hold ice cubes for as long as you can stand it.
2. Alternate a heating pad and an ice pack on a part of your body where you usually self harm.
3. Scream! Into a pillow or in your (parked!) car
4. Snap a rubber band or hair tie on your wrist
5. Listen to loud music.
6. Watch funny videos on TikTok

The key to any distraction skill is to get your mind off the behavior long enough so that you can decide to do something else! And of course, if you are struggling with self harm, we recommend seeking the support of a therapist. Give us a call if you're in the Denver area, or we'd be happy to help you find referrals.

10/06/2020

https://ivoryandpine.com/blog/why-clinical-supervision-training-matters

09/24/2020

That week-long self care retreat in Bali feeling a little out of reach? There are so many other (read: simpler, easier, & cheaper) ways to have a self care retreat! Check out my latest post on Life Goals Mag all about how to create your own retreat.

A self-care retreat sounds pretty amazing in the middle of 2020... time to relax, reflect and take care of yourself. But that probably costs $5,000 and takes place in Bali, right?  Not. At. All. You

09/22/2020

Taking regular breaks is SO SO important, even if you're working from home!

Say goodbye to your sad desk salad and hello to mindful eating.

09/19/2020

Virtual therapy can be really tough for a lot of reasons. If your only option is still virtual, hang in there! We are offering in-person sessions here in Denver, with all proper precautions.

#2 is important.

08/16/2020

https://qz.com/1892349/cdc-depression-and-anxiety-rises-for-us-adults-since-covid-19/

According to a CDC survey, adults ages 18-24 are most vulnerable to mental health issues from Covid-19.