Dr. Wood's Blog
Comfort Shows in Times of Stress (or Anytime!)
Have you seen the newest season of Bridgeton? Or are you still binge-watching Grey’s Anatomy? Do you find yourself watching Friends on repeat, even if it’s just on in the Read More
Looking for a Provider?
Did you know that, before scheduling with a new provider, you can interview them or the front office to make sure you are finding a good fit? And we (as Read More
Burnout vs. Depression: How to Tell the Difference
Feeling constantly exhausted, unmotivated, or emotionally drained can be scary; especially when you’re not sure why it’s happening. Burnout and depression have some overlapping symptoms which may cause people to Read More
What is Aphantasia?
I was in a consultation group recently and we were discussing the concept of Aphantasia. This wasn’t something I recalled discussing in any of my schooling to become a therapist, Read More
AI and Mental Health
Lately, patients have reported relying on AI to meet their mental health needs. Jess Zaucha, social worker and owner of BZA Behavioral Health, expressed concern saying, “By design, AI/ Chatbots Read More
November Is National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month – a time to pause, reflect, and honor the millions of people who provide unpaid care for loved ones facing illness, injury, or disability. Read More
Slow Aging by Having Strong Relationships Over the Lifespan
Recent studies have demonstrated that having strong friendships/relationships over the lifespan can slow aging on a cellular level. Researchers often write about the importance of our relationships (from parent/child to young Read More
Scaffolding: Raising Resilient Children
Just like scaffolding can be used to support buildings as they are being worked on, the parenting strategy of ‘scaffolding’ is a useful tool for your arsenal. This technique allows Read More
October Is ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month! A time to pause, learn, and bring compassion to how we understandAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD affects millions of children and adults, influencing focus,organization, and emotional regulation. Read More
The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling
How to have healthy communication in your relationships John Gottman is a famous researcher and writer for all things marriage and relationships. He developed a list of four unhealthy communication strategies Read More
How to Increase Joy in the Workplace
Face it- we spend a lot of time at work. There is a lot of research that talks about the negative impacts of a difficult work environment- reduced productivity, burnout, increased Read More
The Power of Micro-Breaks: Small Pauses That Protect Your Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us feel pressured to stay productive at all costs. We push through fatigue, ignore stress signals, and often wait until burnout hits before giving Read More
Implicit Bias
Implicit bias is attitudes or stereotypes that unconsciously affect our actions, decisions, and understanding. Since we are not really aware of when and how they occur, they can be difficult to challenge. Read More
Boredom: All Bad, or Some Good?
Well, we’re fully into summer- which likely means that, if you have children, you’ve been hearing how bored they are! So what’s the real deal with boredom and how can Read More
BRIEF Conversations
Michelle Icard, author or Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School, gives families ideas of what kinds Read More