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Valentine's Day for 1 ❤️
Oh Valentine's Day... one of the worst days of the year to go on social media as the second you open Instagram you are overloaded with...
Ali Woods
Feb 13, 20244 min read
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honeymoon adventures with a side of anxiety
I wrote this in the morning on the last full day we had in Lisbon. I woke up feeling very anxious and felt like I needed to write about...
Ali Woods
Feb 12, 20244 min read
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my journey to become a psychotherapist
I like to say that I took the long-way around or the scenic route to get to where I am today. To fully share my journey we need to go...
Ali Woods
Jan 11, 20249 min read
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REST Skill - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
The REST skill supports our ability to slow down and take effective action when feeling dysregulated! Let's break down this skill step by...
Ali Woods
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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what I've learned since becoming a therapist
there have been many things I've learned as I've begin my journey to become a therapist. not only about my clients, but about myself. I...
Ali Woods
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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ADHD & Motivation
Motivation is a huge conversation topic with adolescents, parents, and adults when discussing how they manage and work with their ADHD....
Ali Woods
May 15, 20232 min read
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be kind to yourself
h a p p y s e p t e m b e r !! as we get back into the busy time of the year, prioritizing yourself will be necessary in managing your...
Ali Woods
Sep 5, 20222 min read
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meaning-making
I remember speaking with my therapist about some difficulties going on and she asked me what meaning I was placing on my problem. Unsure...
Ali Woods
Aug 22, 20222 min read
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cognitive distortions
We all experience thoughts that are uncomfortable, scary, anxiety-provoking, overwhelming, and often times these thoughts create emotions...
Ali Woods
Aug 15, 20221 min read
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are you talking to yourself?
When you're feeling anxious about a presentation, your first day at a new job, or maybe even going on a first date; how do you talk to...
Ali Woods
Aug 15, 20223 min read
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TIPP - Distress Tolerance
TIPP Skills can be used in times where emotion is overwhelming and you are unsure how to manage or get through it. Typically when big...
Ali Woods
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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the first sip of coffee
For coffee enthusiasts, the first sip of coffee can be one of calmness and warmth. Sitting outside on a cool morning, watching the steam...
Ali Woods
Jun 29, 20223 min read
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Window of Tolerance & Trauma
When we move through life we are often moving within or outside of our window of tolerance. As seen in the image, our window of tolerance...
Ali Woods
Jun 23, 20223 min read
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becoming a therapist
My journey to becoming a therapist wasn't as clear-cut as you'd anticipate, in my opinion, I took a long way around. My career started in...
Ali Woods
Jun 21, 20222 min read
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Resources + Blog Posts
resources, tips, tricks, recommendations, etc. all supported by evidence-based research

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