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Social Media

We Know Social Media Use Stirs Up Anxiety and Depression for Many

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on April 25, 2024

Why does social media trigger or increase anxiety and depression for only some?

Why does social media trigger or increase anxiety and depression for only some?

Narcissism

Dying by Selfie, Believe It or Not

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on April 2, 2024

Hundreds have perished during their selfie sessions. What’s going on?

Hundreds have perished during their selfie sessions. What’s going on?

Eating Disorders

What Is Progress in Eating Disorder Recovery?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on March 5, 2024

How do we know how far someone has come in eating disorder recovery?

How do we know how far someone has come in eating disorder recovery?

Self-Talk

The Consequences of Self-Talk, When It Is Negative

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on February 28, 2024

Why I kick negative self-talk to the curb.

Why I kick negative self-talk to the curb.

Social Media

Do You Know What "Selfitis" Is?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on February 7, 2024

Could you suffer from the mental health condition of selfitis? Many people do.

Could you suffer from the mental health condition of selfitis? Many people do.

Social Media

One Essential Tip for Parents About Teen Social Media Use

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on January 10, 2024

Regarding mental health, time spent on social media matters much less than how kids use it.

Regarding mental health, time spent on social media matters much less than how kids use it.

Authenticity

When You Don't Love the Season

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on December 6, 2023

Strategies for your complicated relationship with this time of year.

Strategies for your complicated relationship with this time of year.

Gratitude

4 Tips to Support Your Mental Wellness This Season

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on November 15, 2023

Giving thanks benefits us. Why doesn’t Thanksgiving automatically increase people’s happiness? And how can the holiday be better for everyone?

Giving thanks benefits us. Why doesn’t Thanksgiving automatically increase people’s happiness? And how can the holiday be better for everyone?

Trauma

Struggling to Identify Your Feelings? It Could Be Trauma

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on November 1, 2023

Your past may explain why you can't name your emotions.

Your past may explain why you can't name your emotions.

Happiness

7 Reasons Taylor Swift Is Good for Her Fans' Mental Health

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on October 24, 2023

The Swift phenomenon has “a place in this world” that’s more than music.

The Swift phenomenon has “a place in this world” that’s more than music.

Eating Disorders

Are Mental Health Statistics for Eating Disorders Accurate?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on October 11, 2023

Here's why eating disorder statistics are probably more flawed than accurate.

Here's why eating disorder statistics are probably more flawed than accurate.

Diet

Ozempic for Your Kids?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on September 27, 2023

11 questions to ask before your child starts weight-loss drugs.

11 questions to ask before your child starts weight-loss drugs.

Self-Esteem

Should You Pursue Self-Esteem or Self-Compassion?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on August 16, 2023

What’s known about self-esteem and self-compassion so far?

What’s known about self-esteem and self-compassion so far?

Self-Esteem

For Higher Well-Being, Try Self-Acceptance

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on July 26, 2023

Want to increase your self-esteem and well-being? Self-acceptance could be the missing link.

Want to increase your self-esteem and well-being? Self-acceptance could be the missing link.

Therapy

Eating Disorders Treatment: A New Study Offers Promise

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on June 28, 2023

Eating disorders treatments can be lengthy and unsuccessful, but a new study offers hope.

Eating disorders treatments can be lengthy and unsuccessful, but a new study offers hope.

Body Image

What Should You Do When Your Lover Body-Shames You?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on May 24, 2023

Your lover calls you fat or insinuates you need to change your body. What might be behind the comment?

Your lover calls you fat or insinuates you need to change your body. What might be behind the comment?

Body Image

What Are the Risks and Benefits of Weight-Loss Shot?

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on April 27, 2023

We don’t yet know a lot of the long-term effects of these shots when used for weight loss instead of diabetes management.

We don’t yet know a lot of the long-term effects of these shots when used for weight loss instead of diabetes management.

Neurodiversity

Brains Are Like Fingerprints

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on March 22, 2023

“Neurodiversity” and “neurodivergent” are terms that can confuse and even intimidate. Here's a way to understand them.

“Neurodiversity” and “neurodivergent” are terms that can confuse and even intimidate. Here's a way to understand them.

Diet

Anorexia at Any Size

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on February 10, 2023

How can someone who is not thin have anorexia nervosa?

How can someone who is not thin have anorexia nervosa?

Social Networking

How More Social Media Can Reduce Body Dissatisfaction

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S on January 25, 2023

Adding specific accounts to your social media newsfeed could improve your body image. Here’s how.

Adding specific accounts to your social media newsfeed could improve your body image. Here’s how.