Therapist’s Pick/Book of the Month Therapist: Dawn Krull MA, MS, TLLP Month: September 2018 Theme: Suicide Awareness and Prevention     I picked up Surviving Suicide, Searching for “normal” with heartache & humor after hearing the author, Deena Baxter, speak at a suicide awareness and prevention conference. I was moved by her passion and by her… Read More Suicide Awareness and Prevention, Dawn Krull, Two Paths Integrative Wellness LLC, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Meet the Real Narcissists (They’re Not What You Think) The label is everywhere, but it’s widely misused to describe anyone who offends us. The truth? A little narcissism is good for you. Even for those high in the trait, it’s not all about vanity—new research may be uncovering a connection to depression. By Rebecca Webber, published September 5,… Read More Meet the Real Narcissists (They’re Not What You Think) By Rebecca Webber {Psychology Today}, Two Paths Integrative Wellness, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Therapist’s Pick/Book of the Month By Dawn Krull MA, MS, TLLP Theme: Chronic Conditions There’s more to living with a chronic health condition than taking pills and seeing doctors. Many individuals facing a challenging diagnosis often have co-occurring conditions or mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. The chronic condition may also have an… Read More Therapist’s Pick/Book of the Month By Dawn Krull MA, MS, TLLP, Two Paths Integrative Wellness LLC, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

      In my 10 years of working in the mental health field, I know that therapy sometimes gets a bad reputation and I also know of its ability to change lives.  Coming from a family of staunch farmers and union workers, I’ve heard my share of “talking to a shrink is like throwing… Read More “20 Reasons Therapy should be renamed Hope” by Dr. Vanessa Brown, Two Paths Integrative Wellness LLC, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

  New research suggests some people’s brains make them more likely to procrastinate. But you’re not doomed to Sunday night panic – no matter how inevitable it might feel.   Anyone who says they’ve never procrastinated is a liar. Even the most industrious among us has done it: spent a Sunday afternoon tidying our bedrooms when… Read More A psychologist explains how to stop procrastinating, once and for all Posted by Moya Crockett, Two Paths Integrative Wellness LLC, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

I’m a textbook people-pleaser, quick to make folks feel comfortable and cared for—even at the expense of my own happiness. You need someone to plan the office party? I got you. You’d prefer a bouncy dance hall over a chill cocktail lounge tonight? Works for me. I’m automatically good at anticipating and meeting other people’s needs. It’s… Read More How to Set Boundaries (and Stop Feeling Guilty About It) By Andrea Bartz, Two Paths Integrative Wellness LLC, Farmington Hills, MI

A Growing Population More than 39 million people in the U.S. are age 65 years or older including 2.4 million people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). As the baby boomer generation ages, the older adult population will increase from 12.8 percent to an estimated 19 percent in 2030. Psychological service providers… Read More Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Aging By The American Psychological Association, Two Paths Integrative Wellness LLC, Farmington Hills, MI

www.nytimes.com By Kristin Wong Dec. 28, 2017 “Be more confident,” a friend once told me as we made the rounds at a swanky networking event where I felt terribly out of place. Faking confidence is easy: I pulled my shoulders back and spoke louder and with more assertiveness. Like many soft-spoken, mild-mannered people, I’ve spent a… Read More Why Self-Compassion Beats Self-Confidence By Kristin Wong, Two Paths Integrative Wellness LLC, Farmington Hills MI 48334

Mindful Brain Exercises By Dr. Vanessa Brown Mindfulness is a type of meditation that involves being aware of the present moment.  It means not allowing yourself to get lost in thoughts, instead coming back to your current experience in the here-and-now.  It is a lovely practice for anyone, but can be especially helpful for those… Read More Mindful Brain Exercises: Anxiety and Stress Aid, Two Paths Integrative Wellness, Farmington Hills MI

 Why She Finally Left. By Jodie Hebbard May 24, 2015 Original article here I am amazed and inspired by the incredible strength and determination of the women who gather the courage to leave what no longer serves them. It could be a neighbor, a friend, a teacher, a colleague, even a sister or mother. We witness… Read More Relationship Breakup Inspiration