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Asking for Help
When I was five years old, I convinced my bá ngoại (maternal grandma) to take me to the mall. I knew exactly how to get there: all we...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Jan 23, 20212 min read
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Hello 2021
2020 was painful in so many ways and undoubtedly, we all were ready for 2021- a representation of a fresh start. Over the last year, I...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Jan 1, 20211 min read
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Effects of Shame
Middle school is rough for kiddos- it was no different for me. There was a period of time when my group of friends would identify a...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Mar 4, 20192 min read
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6 Types of Racism-Related Stress and Their Effects on Health and Mental Health
I have always felt lucky- and privileged- to have been born and raised in SF. My immigrant parents worked hard to send me to a private...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Feb 10, 20194 min read
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Mindfulness Microskills
So now that you know a bit about what mindfulness is and the 4 steps to mindfulness, let’s talk more in depth about the microskills....

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Jan 13, 20193 min read
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Introduction to Mindfulness
Even though the practice of mindfulness has been around for thousands of years, in the last few years, mindfulness has become a bit of a...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Jan 1, 20193 min read
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Fear and Mindset
I’ve been hearing and thinking a lot about mindset lately, as I am learning more about how to create growth in my business and life. The...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Dec 15, 20182 min read
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My Favorite Therapy and Self-Help Books
It’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday is coming up- that means tons of sales and shopping for Christmas gifts. If you are looking to pick up...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Nov 23, 20181 min read
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3 Steps to Overcoming Fear
In a previous post, I talked about fear, why it's a useful emotion, and also how we get stuck. What Happens When Fear Takes Over Fear can...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Nov 12, 20184 min read
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The Inner Critic
Are you constantly criticizing yourself, comparing yourself to some ideal, judging your actions, looks….everything about yourself? Do...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Oct 4, 20181 min read
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Fear: What is it good for?
A few days ago, a friend was telling me about how prior to her first day of teaching, she was feeling panicky and anxious- so anxious...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Sep 23, 20182 min read
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September = Recovery Month
Each September, SAMHSA sponsors National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance...

Ivy Hall, Ph.D.
Sep 9, 20182 min read
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