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Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
21 minutes ago2 min read
Take Note of the Factors That Lift You Out of Low Times
Life is full of ups and downs. If you mapped your emotional highs and lows over time, the line would inevitably be wavy. The good news is...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Feb 91 min read
Forgive Yourself
As people progress through therapy, there is often a moment when I ask them if they are ready to forgive themselves. I have never had...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Jan 262 min read
Set Weekly “Check-Ins” for Your Relationships
If I could give just one piece of advice as a marriage and family therapist, it would be this: set aside a few minutes each week to check...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Jan 192 min read
Diagram Your Conflict Pattern
If you think about it, you’ll likely notice that each of your relationships has a predictable pattern of communication during conflict....


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Jan 121 min read
Don’t Get Caught in the “I’ll Be Happy When” Trap
It’s easy to do… Get so fixated on the things we want and need to have a higher quality of life that we start to believe we can’t be...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Jan 52 min read
Have the Courage to Explore Your Blindspots
This one is difficult. If it were easy to explore our blindspots, they wouldn’t be blindspots. Nevertheless, recognizing the hidden...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Dec 29, 20242 min read
Choose One, Small, Daily Shift and Put It on Your Calendar
Apparently, only 30% of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions.* Does that mean 70% of us have nothing we would like to improve about how...

Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Dec 22, 20241 min read
Have Beliefs That Comfort You, Guide You, and Give Your Life Meaning
* This week's message is a "Skill of the Week" from our Mindset Moments ™ program (they all have GIFs), which puts evidence-based,...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Dec 15, 20242 min read
Be Open to Changing Your Mind
When was the last time you allowed someone to change your mind? You were set on your way of thinking, sure you were “right,” but...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Dec 8, 20242 min read
Resist the Urge to Compare Yourself to Others
This is one of the most difficult things for the teens in my practice to do. But much of the toxic “I’m not good enough” self-talk that...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Nov 24, 20242 min read
Bring the Best Parts of Yourself to Thanksgiving
Something happens at family reunions where old dynamics resurface, and we slip into outdated roles that don’t reflect who we are today....


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Nov 17, 20241 min read
Make Sure Your Self-Worth Is Not Based Solely on Achievement
As a therapist who works with adolescents, I see almost daily how soul-crushing our achievement-driven culture can be. The relentless...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Nov 10, 20242 min read
Ask For What You Need
I almost titled this “Stop Expecting People to Read Your Mind,” but that sounds a little too harsh. And the truth is, I’ve done this...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Nov 2, 20241 min read
Make Sure Your Life Reflects Your Values
What are your top three values? Say them out loud right now. Seriously, take a second to name your top three values. Just say the first...

Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Oct 26, 20242 min read
Be Disciplined About Your Ratio of Appreciating vs Complaining
Much research has been done to determine the ideal ratio between positive and negative interactions in relationships, including that by...


Kristin MacDermott, LMFT
Oct 20, 20242 min read
Stop Shaming Yourself for Feeling Negative Emotions
It’s bad enough to feel negative emotions, but often we add insult to injury by criticizing ourselves for feeling them: I shouldn’t be so...
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