How to Break Free From the Karpman Drama Triangle: An Overview of David Emerald’s “TED” Solution – Missoula Counselors
Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a pattern of drama, whether at work, in your relationships, or in your own mind? Maybe it seems like you're constantly playing the role of the victim, or you find yourself rescuing others who are always in crisis. Or, perhaps you're prone to criticizing or blaming others, and you often feel attacked or oppressed. If any of this sounds familiar, you may
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” – A Movie Review – Missoula Parenting
Er, it wasn’t the worst movie I have ever seen. But put it this way - every clever part is in the previews. It was exactly like watching a video game. Suffice it to say, my 5-year-old daughter, Sandy, had a completely different reaction. “Does Super Mario come out today?” she asked. “Yes,” I said. “Holy shit,” she said. But she said it like “Hooooly shit.” When I recounted Sandy's reaction
Making Your Mind Work For You – Missoula Psychology
The columnist Arthur C. Brooks recently quoted Ernest Hemingway’s novel The Garden of Eden in which a character notes, “Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know.” This is, he notes, a fair corollary to the common saying, “ignorance is bliss.” This raises an important question: can smarter people use their brains to simply be happier? Or does knowing and understanding more about the world doom us to
How Video Games and Friendship Helped a Schizophrenic Teenager
In the hazy summer of 2017, destiny led me to encounter a young man named Jake. With a gentle voice and a kind heart, he possessed a remarkable intellect. He was actually sitting at a party in the far back there, all alone by himself, playing chess. He had the appearance of a typical 19-year-old, with tousled hair and a wild look that reminded me of myself when I
Losing My Mom: A Journey Through Grief
One day, I was in the coffee shop, playing chess with my friends, when I got the call. My mom explained over the phone that she had stage 4 cancer. She explained that this would be the end. And she was going to die. And I basically could hardly stand up. I remember driving my friend home, and hardly barely being able to drive. I then drove to Wolf Point.
Our Exciting Adventure at Get Air Trampoline Park in Missoula, MT
Growing up, I was never a fan of exercise. I preferred cuddling up on the couch with a good book over going for a jog, but since becoming a parent, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of staying active. That’s why my family and I were beyond excited to visit Get Air Trampoline Park in Missoula, MT. It was a long-awaited day for us, and we couldn't wait to burn