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Building Connections by Ending Bullshit Whether you’re making up bullshit, or believing it from another source, it can lead to a lot of disconnection. At it’s worse, it’s so toxic that it can ruin friendships and relationships. In this video, Dr. Michael Salas talks about why confronting bullshit stories and
Managing Sex Addiction Recovery During the COVID-19 Crisis This is a Youtube video that James West and Michael Salas collaborated. In this video, there is a discussion about considerations for people who are in recovery for sex addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this video, Michael and James discuss the
My Role as a Sex Therapist in the Time of the Coronavirus I was recently asked what do I think my role as a sex therapist is at this time. That was a scary question for me because I wasn’t sure if I had an answer or even more scary
Coronavirus Fears and Other Feelings: Coping with Uncertainty It’s a challenging time to stay balanced and focused when there is a threat like COVID-19 out there. Few of us can recall such major disruptions of our lives and our daily routines. I know I’ve had a lot of different emotions
Seeing Body Positivity from Various Angles to Take Care of Yourself There is a common movement that is encouraging more body positivity in our society. I’m all for this. I want people to be able to appreciate their bodies for what they are. They are different sizes, colors, and different
How to Get in Touch with Your Emotions When You Feel Numb Do you ever get a feeling of “numbness?” Does it feel like you can’t fully get in touch with your emotions, or feel anything at all? It can be a scary sensation since our emotions drive so much
How to Focus on Small Victories When You Feel Stuck It’s not uncommon to feel “stuck” in many different areas of your life. Maybe you’re in a job that doesn’t bring you fulfillment. Maybe your relationship is stagnant. Or, maybe you’ve just found yourself feeling flat with your day-to-day life.
Finding the Right Therapist: How Similarities Can Affect Growth Recently, Vantage Point had a staff meeting where all of the therapists’ Meyers-Briggs personality types were anonymously written on the board and discussed among the group. Everyone at the meeting at first seemed puzzled and intrigued, but as the meeting went
Treatment Takes Time… Staying with the Process Therapy can take time. It can be difficult to stay with the process. You are committing a lot when you engage in such deep work. You have to take time out of your day. It can be emotionally draining. You can work through
6 Boundaries and Grounding Tools to Get Through the Holidays The holidays can be a wonderful time of fun, connection, and joy. However, they also can be triggering as well. As Christmas approaches, our struggles can feel increasingly overwhelming. Out of nowhere, we can be thrown into triggering relationships and