Chrysalis Center

Thank you to Maddie Straup, M.S., a Chrysalis advanced doctoral practicum trainee, for her recent post about how to recognize the difference between being tired and suffering from burnout, along with practical advice about what to do. Link here to learn more: https://www.thechrysaliscenter.com/library/

In our latest blog, Gaby Spicer LPC-A, highlights the importance of gratitude, and the additional benefits derived from bodily awareness while practicing it. Check it out today!


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As part of our mission to be active in our communities, we are proud to co-sponsor this event on using theatre as a means of processing difficult experiences.
This event is free, but space is limited. To RSVP visit www.gapdallas.com/ebt

Happy New Year from Chrysalis Center: Integrated Psychological Health! May 2024 bring you peace, physical health and psychological well-being!

Please see the attached flyer for an excellent postdoctoral opportunity for clinical and counseling psychology doctoral students, including competitive salary, schedule flexibility and the opportunity to build your own fee for service private practice.

Interested applicants can submit a cover letter describing interest/fit in the program and career applcations. CV/resume, 3 professional references, and a brief essay describing your personal approach to psychotherapy to Dr. Pulliam.

We are excited to start a new Rhythms & Rattles group soon! Join us for an eight week session support group for parents and infants. This group is designed to help caregivers learn, grow, and connect with their babies.

We will meet every Tuesday starting October 17th from 9 - 10:30 am. Sessions are $75 per session.

If interested, please contact Dr. Carla Pulliam at 817-251-3507, or at drpulliam\.com.

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We are excited to start a new Rhythms & Rattles group soon! Join us for an eight week session support group for parents and infants. This group is designed to help caregivers learn, grow, and connect with their babies.

We will meet every Tuesday starting October 17th from 9 - 10:30 am. Sessions are $75 per session.

If interested, please contact Dr. Carla Pulliam at 817-251-3507, or at [email protected].

We are excited to start a new Rhythms and Rattles group! Join us for an eight-week session support group for parents and their infants. This group is designed to help caregivers learn, grow, and connect with their babies and each other.

We will meet every Tuesday starting October 17th from 9-10:30 am. Sessions are $75 per session.
If interested, please contact Dr. Carla Pulliam at 817-251-3507 or [email protected].

We don't need to leave resilience to chance, rather we can develop and train it. Dr. Dodd explores the concept of resilience and how we define and differentiate it.

https://www.thechrysaliscenter.com/cultivating-resilience/

Dr. Woodruff explores the importance of adding mindfulness to our everyday life.

https://www.thechrysaliscenter.com/use-your-mind-in-moderation-making-a-case-for-mindfulness-in-everyday-life-by-dr-liz-woodruff/

Tip #6 on Retiring from Sport: Planning for the future is essential for preparing to leave sport. Those who plan for retirement experience fewer mental health difficulties and experience less negative well-being over time.
Action items:
a) Use resources on campus, and request meetings with career or financial advisors/nutritionists/trainers to discuss health and wellness outside of the field.
b) Consider exploring career counseling to prepare for job interviews and career planning.
c) Ask those who have retired recently about their experience and what might have been helpful to them.

Remember, planning for retirement while simultaneously being the biggest/baddest/strongest athlete on the court is possible and will allow you to feel like you have options when you are finished with your sporting career.

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What ways do you care for your Mental Health? This month Nikel Rogers-Wood PHD explores ways to add self-care into your daily life!

https://www.thechrysaliscenter.com/what-is-so-important-about-caring-for-our-mental-health-by-nikel-rogers-wood-phd/

# 5 tip on Retirement from Sport:
Some athletes tend to have better experiences in retirement when they have continued their involvement in sport-related activities after termination. Athletes may coach, volunteer, pick up a rec league, or find a new sport to delve into. Pinpoint how or if you want to stay connected or drawn to your sport.

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Transitioning from Sport Tip # 4:
Research suggests that those who have had previous experience with transition in other areas of life tend to do better in retirement from sport. Identify times when you have felt uncertain or did not have a plan for what is next. Take note of what made you successful, what allowed you to feel more confident and comforted, how you navigated that process, and what potential hiccups you could prepare for in this new experience.

Tip # 3 for Transitioning from Sport:
Social support is key throughout the transition out of sport. Think of friends, family, teammates, support staff, academic staff, coaches, athletic trainers, teachers, etc. Reflect and identify who you feel safest with, most connected with and who you want around you. Share with them where your thoughts are and allow them to help you during this transition process. If most of your connections are within your sport, also try to identify new circles to hook into before you retire, or identify avenues to stay connected with those from your sport when you exit from your sport circle.

Join Dr. Pulliam and Gabriela Spicer, LPC- Associate, for eight weekly sessions where parents can feel supported and connected as they learn bonding skills with their babies.

We will meet every Tuesday beginning June 6th through August 8th from 9-10:30 am. Sessions are $75 per session.

If interested, please get in touch with Dr. Carla Pulliam at 817-251-3507 or [email protected].

Tip #2 on Transitioning from Sport: Try to identify multiple identities in addition to "athlete". Pulling from various identities (e.g., sister, daughter, artist, performer) while navigating this transition can be imperative as we can acknowledge the multiple parts of oneself to lean on and pull from. Talk to a professional or someone you trust about cultivating and celebrating different aspects of who you are (e.g., daughter, spouse, artist, performer), and identify how those identities can be amplified, or how your athlete identity can show up in other spaces where you can excel and perform.

Happy National Therapy Animal Day!
Read about our therapy dogs, Alamo and Milo and the important role they play in our office!
https://www.thechrysaliscenter.com/national-therapy…dr-carla-pulliam/

Transitioning from Sport Friday Tip:
1) Those athletes who choose to end their sporting careers themselves or feel like they have control over their retirement tend to have better outcomes. Since each athlete does not necessarily choose whether they retire or not, depending on their circumstances, it can be helpful to identify choices and points of choice in your retirement!
a) How do you want to retire?
b) How do you want to interpret retirement?
c) How do you want to label it?
d) Do you want to have a celebration or not?
e) Do you want to grieve retirement or honor it?
f) Who do you want around you?

Journal it, contemplate it, share it!
For more tips, follow us for the next 9 fridays or check out our blog http://ow.ly/uFbz50NP6c0

This month Dr. Shander delves into what life can look like after retiring from sports and offers some advice on how to protect from the negative outcomes of that transition.
https://www.thechrysaliscenter.com/march-sadness-by-karolina-shander-ph-d/

Chrysalis Center | March Sadness by Karolina Shander, Ph.D. 31 Mar March Sadness by Karolina Shander, Ph.D. Posted at 23:06h in Life Transitions, Psychological Health and Well-Being, Sport and Performace by Zane Dodd 0 Likes March Sadness.Let us pause for a second. Close your eyes and think about what March means to you. You may think of March Madness, sprin...

We are so glad Dr. Nikel Rogers-Wood has joined our Chrysalis team this Spring with her incredible background and experience! She will be seeing patients virtually, with limited availability. Request an appointment via email, or visit our website to fill out an appointment request.

Dr. Liz Woodruff joins the Chrysalis Staff! Her expertise in disordered eating and systems is a valuable asset to the team! Welcome, Dr. Liz!

Chrysalis is doubling down on early relational health. Dr. Carla Pulliam dives deep into parental and infant relationships in her latest blog post: http://ow.ly/3QpO50Ngb5h

In keeping with our philosophy that accurate information and respectful communication bridge divides, we are offering a Transgender Education Workshop on February 5, 2023 from 4-7 pm. These 3 hours will have practical learning for parents and other adults interested in knowing more about the transgender experience. The event is located at and co-sponsored by St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, an open and welcoming community for all.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/8MSfUEPZH3b6a37H7.

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Dr. Dodd was interviewed by Baylor Scott & White for a blog on goal setting and motivation. In the interview you'll hear his thoughts and suggestions on what kinds of goals to set, how to maintain them, and how they can help us better understand ourselves at a deeper level. Check it out here, https://rb.gy/zkzsq6

Join Dr. Pulliam and Gabriela Spicer, LPC-A, for 12 Weekly Sessions where parents can learn and practice attachment skills, and connect with other parents.
Tuesdays, 9-10:30am: $100 per session (reduced fee available)
If interested, please contact Dr. Carla Pulliam at (817) 251-3507 or [email protected]

As Director of Community Impact at Chrysalis, Dr. Pulliam is interested in positively impacting communities and relationships wherever possible. On Nov 10th, she spoke to the UT Southwestern Clinical Psychology doctoral students on ways modernized and scientifically-based principles of psychoanalysis are useful towards achieving this end.

The Chrysalis Center is thrilled to add another Animal Assisted Therapy Team officially with Dr. Dodd & Alamo! Alamo will be happy to greet you or rest in his crate for those who prefer less interaction!

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Meet Maddie Straup, M.S. !
As a Doctoral Practicum Clinician at the Chrysalis Center, Maddie utilizes a collaborative style to help you more fully know and understand yourself, to produce more empowering and enduring changes and live a more fulfilling life. She places an emphasis on developing a strong therapeutic relationship based in warmth, empathy, compassion, and unconditional acceptance. Maddie looks forward to connecting with you, or someone you may know who is interested in therapy services!

Check out her bio on the website and request an appointment https://tinyurl.com/3n6hdfw4.