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03/21/2023

https://www.gentlebeacon.com/blog/2023/3/20/your-depression-is-costing-you-way-more-than-you-probably-realize

Some of you may know that I really enjoy spending time in Las Vegas. I love the weather, the food, and especially the blackjack tables. I get a special thrill out of knowing the mathematical chances that the dealer has a 10 card underneath their face card in blackjack (trust me, they do). You kno

03/13/2023

https://www.gentlebeacon.com/blog/2023/3/11/how-to-beat-daylight-savings-in-four-easy-steps

How To Survive Daylight Savings in Four Easy Steps Before we get started, I want you to know I’ve put in affiliate links to this post for some of the products that I mention. I’ve not been paid to talk about these and have used each of them personally and in many cases, professionally. Enjoy the

01/19/2022

Uh oh... he's writing again... So, this week's writing involves teen jobs, repetition, efficiency, depression, and a ruthless snubbing of 15 year old me just trying to go see "The Sixth Sense." What a world... Thanks for reading!

So, as we do that new process (taking all the trash out at once, folding new boxes for the next shift, telling customers the cash register doesn’t work for whatever reason); we get better at the process with our diligent practice. Unfortunately, depression often uses the exact same process to drag

01/11/2022

Bob Saget's death inspired me to write a little bit about humor in my life and in my practice. Hope everyone has a great day!

“Listen, I’ve been thinking about advertising the book and thought maybe I should start an onlyfans? Do you feel like that’s onbrand?” The other end of the line where the publicist had been talking about marketing strategies went dead. What can I say? The ridiculous has always been pretty fu...

09/28/2021

"My respected colleague, Peter Desmangles, LMHC, LCAC, and Therapist just shared their thoughts about my new book Be Calm: A Guided Journal.

"Christopher Hutcheson does a wonderful job in synthesizing many techniques and thoughts using evidenced based practices. He has put together a very helpful, interactive guide to help individuals work through anxiety and invites them to be active in the process."

Thank you Peter for your support and kind words! I can't wait to hear what the rest of you think, too.

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Be Calm: A Guided Journal: Prompts and Practices to Relieve Anxiety

09/24/2021

So, I'd put out a copy of Be Calm: A Guided Journal for people to glance through in my foyer. I'm glad to see some bent corners going on. Can't wait till I catch a dog-eared page or two in there. Have a great weekend!

09/21/2021

Don't have your copy of my new book yet? Be Calm: A Guided Journal is officially out now, so go ahead and get your copy here:

Be Calm: A Guided Journal: Prompts and Practices to Relieve Anxiety

09/15/2021

It's finally here! Today is a beautiful day—my brand new book, Be Calm: A Guided Journal, is officially out in the world for you all to read and enjoy.

It's been a wild ride from start to finish, and I'm thrilled to now be a published author. Thank you again for all of your support. It really means the world to me! I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I loved writing it!

This book is meant to be a gentle and private way to explore how your anxiety, as well as develop personalized strategies to do something about it.

Get your copy here:

Be Calm: A Guided Journal: Prompts and Practices to Relieve Anxiety

09/14/2021

I can't believe it—Be Calm: A Guided Journal launches TOMORROW!!

I'm so excited to be in the home stretch, and I can't thank you enough for all your support! It's the best feeling to know that you all will have actual copies in your hands and start reading it soon. https://amzn.to/2TQkuRT

Still need to get your own copy? Pre-order it here (every pre-order counts!): https://amzn.to/2TQkuRT

Be Calm: A Guided Journal: Prompts and Practices to Relieve Anxiety