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November 25, 2019
How do you deal with difficult people? If you identify with Jim Halpert, then it may involve a lot (and I do mean A LOT) of office pranks. If Dwight Schrute is your spirit animal, then harsher tactics may be your weapon of choice. The Office may be a comedy, but it touches on the real-life conflicts many of us experience with family members, friends, co-workers, and everyday people we encounter. That’s why Nerdy Therapy has come up with a helpful survival guide for dealing with difficult people (just in time for those awkward holiday gatherings!). Finding Common Ground When we’re […]
July 28, 2018
I have the good fortune of living in San Diego County, the home of Comic-Con. I didn’t manage to grab tickets for the main event, but there were plenty of things to see outside of the convention center. Last week, I attended a panel featuring several “nerdy” authors (Alan Kistler, Dr. Travis Langley, Jonathan Maberry, Dr. Billy San Juan, Dr. Janina Scarlet, and Dr. Lynn Zubernis). I had two reasons for attending this particular panel. First, I wanted to get my copy of Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight signed by Dr. Travis Langley (a book that will be the focus of a future blog […]
July 13, 2018
I’m a huge fan of Humans of New York. The pictures and accompanying stories of human experiences they share are rich and thought-provoking, and they’ve also raised millions of dollars for various charitable causes! Last week, they posted a man’s story about joining a role-playing community. When I talk about role-playing in therapy, I’m usually referring to acting out real-life scenarios. For example, if a client is struggling with assertiveness, we might practice how to move and speak with more confidence. When a client has an opportunity to practice maintaining eye contact, sitting or standing up straight, and saying “no” […]
July 1, 2018
Warning: This blog post contains minor spoilers. Is it just me, or is The Commuter essentially just Taken on a train (but not nearly as awesome)? Liam Neeson plays your typical hard-working father who unknowingly gets involved with dangerous people, and now he has to beat those people up in order to save his family. The Commuter may be a “popcorn flick,” but one piece of dialogue caught my attention (and, for better or worse, led to this blog post being written). Michael: So, in your job, you sit down, strike up a conversation. Then what? Joanna: Okay, let’s say there are […]
June 13, 2018
At Nerdy Therapy, we address mental health issues with authenticity and humor. We encourage fans to embrace their interests and incorporate their passions into the healing process of therapy. Whether you’re sitting on the couch or in the therapist’s chair, we want to give you the ability to “level up”! Follow us @NerdyTherapy on Facebook or Instagram, or subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive epic content! Are you a nerdy therapist, social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, or similar professional? We would love to showcase the incredible work you’re doing on our social media pages and in our e-mail newsletters! […]