When we think about an addiction, we usually think about addictions to drugs or alcohol, gambling, sex, video games or even food. We rarely think about addictions to our thoughts. Many of my clients have thought addictions. I have even suffered from a thought addiction. In graduate school, I threw myself into my studies and…
Author: Dr. Christine E. Dickson
I am a nationally recognized psychologist specializing in mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy and private practice consultations. My offices are located in beautiful downtown Pleasanton, California and the redwood forest of Mill Valley, California, but if you live out of the area I also offer virtual sessions.
Thought Distortion #1: Overgeneralization
Overgeneralization can contribute to a restricted thought process and lifestyle. This form of distorted thinking intensifies feelings of shame and unworthiness as well as thoughts of inadequacy.
Navigating Conflict with Unreasonable People
Everyone knows that it’s impossible to avoid conflict in our personal and professional life. At times, the people in our lives can be completely unreasonable when it comes to conflict. If you are facing conflict with an unreasonable person, it is critical to find effective conflict management strategies. As a psychologist, I spend countless hours…
Eliminate the Word Worry from your Vocabulary in 2020!
“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.” – Eckhart Tolle If someone asked you, “Do you think worrying will change your situation?” I am sure you would say, “No,” so why keep doing it? Worry never changes anything. Start listening to yourself and other people and each time you hear, “I’m worried,” say…
15 + Power Thoughts
Our thoughts have everything to do with our life from how we manage difficult situations to how we cope with ordinary life challenges to the extent we keep our peace when faced with a crisis to how we handle mundane daily tasks. Most of us do not realize: Our thoughts can make us powerful or…
Changing Emotions by Acting Opposite
Most of us are controlled by our emotions but do not realize it. Take a moment to think of an example when your emotions stopped you from doing something you really wanted to do or made you avoid a person or situation. Maybe you wanted to sing karaoke with your friends but you were too…
Transform Negativity with Dialectical Thinking
The reason most of us feel stressed in life is because of the way we think. Our thoughts have everything to do with how we feel each day. For example, if you think negative thoughts, you will feel negative. If you think positive thoughts, you will feel positive. What if it was possible to use…
