by Melissa Muller | May 27, 2016 | Mental Health, Positive Thinking, Relationships
You’re probably asking, “What the heck is Gemeinschaftsgefuhl?” The translation from German is community feeling or social interest. The term was coined by Alfred Adler, a psychologist and a contemporary of Freud, as an indicator of mental...
by Melissa Muller | Mar 1, 2016 | Healthy Lifestyle, Mental Health
When I begin working with a client I may see a problem, or they may present with a problem, which needs change for the individual to become healthier. Perhaps the problem is; an eating disorder, an addiction, an unhealthy relationship, a career change, or something...
by Melissa Muller | Oct 20, 2015 | Mental Health
Did you know that having a pet is good for your mental health? Spending time with a pet can ease emotional and physical pain, anxiety, fatigue, depression, and loneliness. Pets can assist and serve as a positive coping skill for humans who experience social anxiety...
by Melissa Muller | Oct 19, 2015 | Mental Health, Positive Thinking
The Rock Challenge-a Patients Perspective: When Melissa first asked me to take a rock from her jar, one for each resentment I was holding on to, I was amused and curious. I took a total of eight rocks, one for each resentment that caused me pain, fear, anger or...
by Melissa Muller | Sep 25, 2015 | Mental Health, Positive Thinking
I work with many people who are holding on to resentments and negatives in their lives. I have many ways I try to work with these individuals to get them to see the benefits of letting go. When we hold onto these negatives in our lives we are heavy and we are...
by Melissa Muller | Sep 1, 2015 | Marriage, Parenting, Teen Mental Health
I have spent a significant amount of time working with families who are experiencing divorce. I recently worked with two families going through the divorce process. The parents in the first family did not talk about the other parent in front of the children, worked...