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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 11, 20184 min read


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


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


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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