Looking for solutions for life problems at times can be daunting. We all have our own set of blinders, unconscious “maps“ of the world that operate outside of our awareness. Uncovering or discovering what these very automatic reactions are operating
This week, I present to the Bay Area Mental Health Providers Net, a networking group of psychotherapists in the Clear Lake and Galveston area. The topic is how to manage chronic pain. I address the current reliance on narcotics to ‘treat’
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a set of competencies that enhance your ability to be aware of, control and relate positively to others in your personal life or workplace. Among other skills, people with high emotional intelligence are adept at using
Last year, Gayle I presented a talk to TLAP, the Texas Lawyers Assistance Program for the Texas Bar Association in Austin. The topic: Happiness and Marriage. Happiness is quite a challenge in life in general, let alone if you are
Who would have thought a common ingredient in most remedies today would involve doing nothing? Well… not exactly nothing… Just sitting and observing.That is clearly becoming the case as meditation gains more credibility in the medical field. This is largely
The fear of flying is a persistent problem that I’ve encountered throughout my work. Common fears and worries I have heard over the years: “My heart started pounding, my palms started sweating and I had the overwhelming feeling of being trapped.” “The toughest part
Surely we all know that stress wears on us. It can create tension in the body, lower energy levels, harm relationships with others, and makes us more unsatisfied with life in general. But did you know that long periods of
What once was only depicted in sci-fi movies is now becoming an emerging trend in progressive psychology. Virtual reality.Imagine that you have a fear of flying, for example. With new virtual reality technologies, it is possible to simulate boarding a
Procrastination… can we talk about it later?We are all forced to do things we would rather not do, and it is easy to delay those undesirable tasks. But the issue of procrastination is much more present for some than others.
The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) has become it’s own epidemic recently. It’s popularity solidified when added to the Oxford Dictionary in 2013. The definition reads “Anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts
Dr. Mike Klaybor brings thirty years of experience in practicing counseling psychology with individuals and couples. His approach is cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. Specific specialties include; anxiety and stress management, chronic pain & chronic illness management, depression, substance abuse evaluations, employee assistance and executive coaching for workplace performance and leadership.
