Little Things From Dr. Dug
Gastrointestinal · Hypnotherapy · Logistics · Wellness · Assessments
Autism and Trauma
If you were to do an internet search for Autism and Trauma, you would get a ton of results.…
Cross-Neurotype Relationships
It is pretty widely known that relationships take a lot of work and cross-neurotype relationships have struggles similar to same-neurotype relationships; however, the nature of those struggles can be quite different.…
Substance Abuse Doesn't Mix with Assessment
I do not evaluate any individuals or couples who have active ongoing substance use problems because that substance is like another entity in your life that impacts your personality, behaviors, thoughts, and judgments, as well as how you relate to people.…
Trauma-Informed Assessment of Autism
In the early days, I used to conduct autism assessments that answered one question, "Am I autistic?"…
Assessment to Aid Psychotherapy
There are a lot of people who seem to start psychotherapy, get better, and move on.…
Assessment of Cross-Neurotype Relationships
You have probably heard that the success rate for relationship therapy is low; however, I really believe that the deck is stacked against us from the get-go!…
Client's Collaboration Roles in Trauma-Informed Assessment
Throughout a trauma-informed assessment, you and I gain knowledge and understanding together as we collaboratively answer your questions.…
Trauma-Informed vs. Traditional Assessment
The main priorities of trauma-informed assessments are not only to answer client's questions, but also to increase self-compassion, self-inspiration, and self-motivation.…
Am I in a Trance?
The part of the hypnotic process that people tend to feel nervous about is the trance state.…
Brain-Gut-Axis
The main reason why GI Health Psychology is a vital aspect of GI disorder treatment is because of the constant communication that is happening between the gut and the mind, known as the Brain-Gut-Axis.…
CBT vs. ACT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most recognized forms of psychotherapy and is often used in the treatment of DGBIs.…
Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBIs) vs. non-DGBIs
When it comes to GI problems, we can look at two big categories: Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBIs) and Structural GI Diseases.…
GI Health Psychology for GI Disorders
The main purpose of GI Health Psychology is to improve the patient’s quality of life and manage GI symptoms, not to cure or eliminate the GI disorder.…
Symptoms and Categories of DGBIs
Typically, food will enter our bodies through our mouths and then waste is eliminated from our bodies at the end of the intestines.…
My GI Origin Story
(Be forewarned that there is a lot of frank language about GI functions!)…
Thrizer for Out-Of-Network Benefits
Accessing most types of specialty healthcare right now is difficult.…
Mountaintop Why
Several years ago, I was at one of these coffee shops where they rotate the works of local artists.…
Living a Valued Life
What would it be like to reframe your fears and worries as distractors, rather than guideposts?…
Targets of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
For many, Exposure Therapy is the terrifying treatment depicted in movies like Anger Management.…
Why We Get Stuck in Grief and Regret
Anyone who has ever had a loss knows that grief is often accompanied by the also-distressing emotion of regret.…
Doppelganger
A common concern that I have heard from women over the years is this idea of no longer recognizing yourself.…
The Internal Struggle (AKA Analysis Paralysis)
Oftentimes, women come to me saying they feel like they are going crazy.…
The Many Faces of Women
Women wear multiple hats in their lives and on the outside, they seamlessly transition from roles at home, in the workplace, and in society.…
Trying to find a therapist?
In my 15 years of practice as a mental health professional, I have never seen such demand for therapy.…
Blind Bends and Other Leaps of Faith
One day my clients Dee and Em arrived for their appointment and Dee, as usual, was wearing a sweater and shorts.…
Savage Swimmers and Other Battles for Survival
Many years ago, my physical therapist wanted me to start swimming.…
The Sky's the Limit (not really though!)
I used to have a bad habit.…
Fish in the Sky and Other Little Things
Sometimes I think about things that I’m pretty sure only a kid would appreciate.…
Choosing Now
I love crackers.…
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