Posts by Dr. Lance Dome
Getting Therapy Outside of the Box
When people think of therapy, most likely they think of going to see a therapist once a week or every 2 weeks for a 50-minute session. This is common and works in some instances, but just because it is common doesn’t mean it is the best way to do therapy. This model has been around…
Read MoreDark, Dreaded Depression
Depression. It is a heavy word that everyone knows, and nearly everyone experiences during their life. But what is it exactly? Is being really sad depression? Is lacking motivation depression? If someone is depressed, is there anything that can be done that will really help? And where does depression come from? There are some basic…
Read MoreSmartphones and Smart Relationships: How tech can help or hurt loving connection
They were both sitting in the living room: her on the love seat, him on the couch. She looked longingly at him. But he didn’t notice. His eyes were glued to his phone. She didn’t know what he was doing, if he was surfing the web, playing a game, or planning. All she knew was…
Read MoreLife, Struggles, and Stones
Life is hard. Sometimes insanely, please make it stop, hard. Does it have to be this way? Does everyone struggle like this? In those dark moments of depression or sadness, it seems like no one else could possibly have it so bad. But I promise you, we all have our share of bad times. And…
Read MoreNew Podcast on EMDR and Trauma
I had the privilege of interviewing our very own Steve Jones, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy, who is also an expert on EMDR. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a well researched successful psychotherapeutic approach to treating trauma as well as other emotional distress and disturbing life events. While it sounds strange at first,…
Read MoreWhy You Probably Shouldn’t Use Insurance for Counseling
There are many things that insurance is helpful for: car accidents, cancer, broken bones, etc. Counseling (therapy) is something that you should consider never using your insurance for unless absolutely necessary. Here are just a few reasons to consider: First, insurance companies require that everyone be given a diagnosis of a mental health disorder in…
Read MoreLove Your Spouse More Than Your Phone
I love technology. I couldn’t live without my cell phone or my laptop. But our modern technologies that keep us so connected with the world tend to make us less connected with our families. Too often I see time at home filled with TV shows, surfing the internet, and chatting on the phone. Couples on…
Read MoreFinding Balance in Your Relationship
So many people understand that it is important to find balance in your life, but many people misunderstand how it works. Some people seem to think it means doing a little of everything each day. Others think it means dedicating equal amounts of time to each area of your life, such as work, play, family,…
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