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Bipolar is a disorder that is challenging and often misunderstood. Think about it as “two poles” of mood: depression and mania. Bipolar disorder is harder to control and predict than typical mood swings.

Therapeutic treatment is important to pursue as bipolar disorder can make daily living difficult and may lead to destructive decision-making during manic episodes. There is help!

(Disclaimer: This information is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis, rather to provide understanding and/or point people toward helpful resources and professional assessment).

A study was done where students wore embarrassing t-shirts to class. They estimated that 50% of peers would notice their shirt, but results showed that only 25% noticed the shirts. This is the spotlight effect, a cognitive distortion in which a person is overly self-conscious that they are the center of attention. Swipe through for some tips on how to overcome the spotlight effect.

Social anxiety, or social phobia, is an intense fear of being judged or humiliated, which leads to avoidance, which impacts daily functioning. It can be general or specific to certain situations. It can be mild, moderate or extreme. It is more than just being shy, and it can be treated!

(Disclaimer: This information is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis, rather to provide understanding and/or point people toward helpful resources and professional assessment).

Did you know Simone Biles (Olympic gymnast) and Justin Timberlake (Singer-actor) are some of the many celebrities who speak openly about their challenges and successes navigating life with ADHD?

ADHD is a challenge, no doubt, but with nurture and practice, they can be strengths too!

Every person experiences ADHD a bit differently, so it may require some experimentation to figure out what works!

One idea to try: Set a timer for 10 minutes. Commit to working on a task for that amount of time. If you feel like you need a break after, take the break after. But if you don’t need the break, you may find you can do a little more than you expected!

ADHD as an adult, or being a parent of a child with ADHD, can be a challenging journey. Everyday activities can feel like climbing a mountain! It can impact school/work performance and interpersonal relationships. It’s important to remember that ADHD does not mean you are unintelligent or lazy! You can learn how to adapt to the way your brain works and embrace the positives of this diagnosis as well!

(Disclaimer: This information is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis, rather to provide understanding and/or point people toward helpful resources and professional assessment.)

Ladies! Consider taking some time for yourself this fall at a Women’s Wellness Day Retreat in Woodside, CA. It will be hosted by this lovely team of therapists, including our very own Candice Thompson!

Dealing with OCD is already challenging in itself, but adding the layer of shame and self-blame only doubles the pain.

Some may see practicing self-compassion as self-centered, but what if it’s just embracing the love, forgiveness and acceptance already given to us by God and others?

Fighting against intrusive thoughts is tiring, instead, embrace that it happens, and hold tightly to things you know are true! If you can’t remember, look up, look out and be reminded.

OCD is treatable! It takes time and hard work, but professional care can help you manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and increase self-compassion, so that you can show yourself kindness even when it’s hard to.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is more than just being a perfectionist or a neat freak. It is a vicious cycle of distress from obsessions, then relief from engaging in a compulsion. But treatment can be effective to manage symptoms and improve quality of life! More to come…

(Disclaimer: This information is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis, rather to provide understanding and/or point people toward helpful resources and professional assessment).

“Wives, your husband not only needs you to love him, but to like him as a friend.” Dr. Eggrichs gives wives the acronym C.H.A.I.R.S. as a general guideline for how to love and respect their husbands. Wives, when your husband’s “love tank” is full, it will overflow as love back to you!

“Husbands, do you know the power of just holding your wife’s hand?” Dr. Eggrichs gives husbands the acronym C.O.U.P.L.E. as a general guideline for how to love their wives. Husbands, when your wife’s “love tank” is full, it is natural for them to love on you!

Candice is a well-rounded generalist, with 20 years of experience in the field of psychology; 15 practicing psychotherapy. She works with young adults and beyond. Candice is a mental health speaker for many organizations in the Silicon Valley and an adjunct teacher at SJCC.

In 2018, she created a podcast for Christian singles called Dateology, which exists as an online resource. Her clinical expertise includes anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, spiritual abuse, relational distress, life transitions, and identity formation. She uses an integrated, insight-oriented model. Her goal is to help clients remove barriers, increase self-awareness, and develop tools to live an authentic and flourishing life.

Please reach out if you are interested in booking Candice for a consultation or to inquire about a speaking opportunity.

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“It is crucial for husband and wife to see that neither one is wrong, but that both of them are very different – body function, outlook, and perspective.”

Of course there are exceptions to every rule but in a poll of 7,000 people, when asked “During a conflict with your spouse, do you feel unloved or disrespected?” 83% of men said they felt disrespected and 72% of the women felt unloved.

When we know our spouse’s needs, we can either deflate their spirit or energize their spirit.

Join Esther and Joy for this weekend intensive Marriage Survival Training. Learn new concepts through experiential activities, discussions, and short lectures in a safe community with other couples. Connect with your partner during one-on-one practice times that hone your skills for navigating conflict and deepen your emotional bond. Gain a broad foundation to help you know which areas of your marriage need to level up.

To register or for more info, contact Joy at 510-999-6380 or [email protected]. Also if you’d like to bring Marriage Survival Training to your church or community.

What are you disciplining your mind with? A comment one person made one time? Your own thoughts about yourself?

Fill your mind with sources that will provide realistic truths: Scripture, songs, sermons, articles, and conversations with people who fill you up.

Instead of assuming: “Things won’t function at work if I’m not there.”

Ask yourself: “How might things keep functioning if I’m not there?”

We have developed a culture that worth comes from productivity, that you have to work 8-hour days, and that rest is a waste of time. Living this way can lead to burnout and just general unhappiness. Here are some signs you may need to adjust your work-life balance. (Practical steps in Part 3 to come).

The Art of Forgiveness - FREE Workshop Series — Christian Counseling Center San Jose A Christian integrative approach to forgiving others and ourselves. If you are feeling stuck in unresolved pain from what others have done to you or mistakes you have made yourself, this is the workshop for you. Together, we will discover how to let go of resentment and overcome the resistance t

“Some of us need to be told to trust God enough to work less.” —Marshall Segal

How to craft your personal mission statement.

Work is important, and it can also be daunting, tedious, directionless, and stressful. Crafting a personal mission statement for your work is one way to remind you why you do what you do or point you in the direction you should go.

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Introducing New North’s Fertility Support Group with Ryan Perisho: If you and your family are struggling to conceive a child, or have suffered a pregnancy loss, you are not alone. You don’t have to walk through this journey alone. You deserve support.

Join this confidential and judgment-free space to learn support strategies, gain insight, and receive encouragement while building community through shared experiences. This professionally-led group welcomes men and women affected by fertility challenges, and will meet virtually on Thursdays from 5:15-6:30pm for 10 weeks, starting on March 7 through May 16 (No group held on March 28). Registration: $100/person

Just a job? A career? A calling? Whatever you want to call it, how do you want to make an impact? It’s not always what you LIKE doing, but what you’re accomplishing by doing it. How can you do whatever it is you’re doing, WELL, so that others will see that?