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Jed
@meaningtolive
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Therapist by occupation. Human by nature. Changing the world one post at a time. Follow me!
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2017-12-19 03:40
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utah
8y
Your life is your fault, good and bad #25
This quote can easily be connected to people NOT struggling with drugs - but still struggling with where they're at in life. "Everything good that's ever happened to me is a result of a decision I
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Kids aren't at the top #24
This article has value. It's amazing how shocked couples are that hear this concept for the first time. Seriously, time and time again in couples sessions I witness complete surprised when this topic is
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target
8y
You're being targeted #23
Today in group we had a client go through and advise his peers on how he manipulates them. This dude was able to pinpoint the weak spots of every single client - and therapists. He played the husband role
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utah
8y
Choices matter #22
Listening to the "Iron cowboy" as he talks about the journey of completing 50 ironmans in 50 days through 50 states. 2.5 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run. He shared this quote
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utah
8y
Stay in character #21
Character is an amazing word. It means so much, doesn't it? #meaningtolive #values #corevalues
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utah
9y
How to be happy again #20
Remember when you were a kid? You were so happy! You were free from worrying about the future or feeling bad about the past. How was this possible, you ask? BECAUSE you hadn't learned that set of irrational
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utah
9y
Intent #19
What do you think to yourself upon waking? For me it's sometimes "why can't I sleep in" or "I don't want to go to work today" or "I'm so tired, getting up is the worst!" Well,
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introduceyourself
9y
Introduction to me!
Hey fellow Steemians! I've posted a few times already but forgot to introduce myself. I'll be quick - My name is Jed Thorpe. I'm married (14 years) with 2 children which has been pretty marvelous. I'm
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therapy
9y
Confirmation bias #18
Ever wanted to believe in something or someone SO BADLY that you ignored any information, observation or plain ole facts indicating anything contrary to your beliefs? Well, you're not alone and welcome
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therapy
9y
An addict won't quit until they're ready #17
A person won't change if they get too much secondary gain. Secondary gains of doing Drugs may include some of the following: avoidance (from responsibilities), sympathy, low expectations from others, money
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therapy
9y
Good therapy
This is the magic not magic couch where people realize they're not broken and they don't need anything external to make them happy. #meaningtolive #createjoy #therapy
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death
9y
Rest In Peace
Today I'm thinking about those who have sat in a seat in front of me who are dead today. My first client that died lived in the mountains and had never heard a wood-pecker. We joked about it quite a bit
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utah
9y
Re-filter #16
Everything you hear goes through a mental filter. Your brain will actually block out certain parts of information that you hear in order to keep you from feeling negative emotions. Isn't that fascinating?!
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9y
Rubbing shoulders with tsinspires
Today I spent lunch rubbing shoulders with greatness. Todd and I work together in a rehab laying down belief systems that change people's lives when they're picked up. This year's going to be the best
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utah
9y
REVENGE #15
REVENGE. Is it good or bad? I work with a people who have murdered, raped, stolen, tortured, harassed, hurt, etc. all in the name of 'revenge'. What we really feel is hurt or fear but those are too vulnerable
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Whats your value #14
Ever gotten a raise and felt better about yourself? Or got married and felt better about yourself? Or had sex and felt better about yourself? Or got denied something and felt BAD about yourself? Lost a
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abuse
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Abuse is abuse #13
Abuse is abuse and people often stumble into it innocently. Ever wonder or feel confused as to whether being in a particular relationship is good for you? Here's a good checklist of warning signs. The
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marriage
9y
Marriage - #12
I do my fair share of marriage counseling - just comes with the job. I've also seen a marriage counselor with my wife (we've been married now 13.5 years) - and the most important piece of counseling I
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utah
9y
Whats your value? E.I. #11
'Value' has been on my mind. I wonder if whenever we feel jealous, intimidated, hurt, rejected, abandoned, etc. are we really feeling like somehow our value has changed? In therapy I offer belief systems
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Emotional Intelligence #10
I work a lot with clients who accidentally shoulder shame for YEARS. I know, crazy. Of course there are varying levels of this but as long as accountability has been made and the action not repeated over
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