by Kate Fitch Some of our readers and writers, myself included, deal with addictions. Whether that’s addiction to drugs (alcohol included), sex, food, self-harm, or anything else under the sun, this post applies. I’m going to share a technique that
Expanding your Emotional Vocabulary: Part 1
by Kate Fitch Happy Friday! Today I’m going to start a series of posts covering some common emotions we feel, and some related emotions that might be more accurate. Let’s celebrate all of the incredible emotions we experience as humans
Anger, Rigid Thinking, and Assertiveness
by Kate Fitch, CMWN volunteer A lot of people hear the phrase “you have an anger problem.” However, anger isn’t necessarily the problem. Anger can be healthy or unhealthy, and that is driven by the thoughts behind the anger. It
On Murphy’s Opinion Piece.
by Kate Fitch, CMWN volunteer Representative Tim Murphy published an opinion piece in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal that deeply, deeply concerns me. You may remember Murphy as the author of the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act. The proposed
The Power of One at a Time
by Kate Fitch, CMWN volunteer Do you get overwhelmed by the idea of tackling your negative thinking? A lot of us know about affirmations and challenging negative thoughts, but some of us have so many negative thoughts that the idea