by admin | Jan 7, 2021 | Mental Health & Wellbeing, Pamela Larkin
Not too long ago, I wrote about the Window of Tolerance. The Window of Tolerance is the space where we feel “just right” for managing our feelings and experiences. When we don’t feel physiologically overwhelmed, and can therefore be our best selves. Since then, we’ve...
by admin | Oct 30, 2020 | Pamela Larkin, Video & Audio
Has love been thwarted by COVID? Thankfully no! Pamela Larkin, a therapist at Optimum Joy, loves love! She works with people in relationships from an attachment perspective. In this interview Pam and Alex reflect on COVID dating, some snags in people’s plans,...
by admin | Feb 11, 2020 | Pamela Larkin, Relationships
This week we are celebrating relationships where our needs for companionship, intimacy, and love are met. Whether you are celebrating Galentine’s Day (Where my girls at?) or Valentine’s Day, this holiday season is a great time to reflect on how you offer love and...
by admin | Jul 29, 2019 | Mental Health & Wellbeing, Pamela Larkin
We’re often told to leave our “personal lives” at home and put on our “work” selves. It reminds me of changing from PJs to my work clothes. It definitely can be seen as a strength to be able to compartmentalize. It is certainly true that your coworker doesn’t need to...
by admin | Jan 18, 2019 | Mental Health & Wellbeing, Pamela Larkin
Ever since my time in grad school I’ve wondered what keeps African Americans from seeking counseling . We are a people who have no shortage of loss and experiences of being overwhelmed. My hope in this blog is to identify some of the cultural views that cause many of...
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