Ivy Hall, Ph.D.Jan 24, 20212 minAsking for HelpWhen 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 2, 20211 minHello 20212020 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.Mar 5, 20192 minEffects of ShameMiddle 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.Feb 11, 20194 min6 Types of Racism-Related Stress and Their Effects on Health and Mental HealthI 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.Jan 14, 20193 minMindfulness MicroskillsSo 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 1, 20193 minIntroduction to MindfulnessEven 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.Dec 15, 20182 minFear and MindsetI’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.Nov 23, 20181 minMy 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 12, 20184 min3 Steps to Overcoming FearIn 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.Oct 5, 20181 minThe Inner CriticAre you constantly criticizing yourself, comparing yourself to some ideal, judging your actions, looks….everything about yourself? Do...
Ivy Hall, Ph.D.Sep 24, 20182 minFear: 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 10, 20182 minSeptember = Recovery MonthEach September, SAMHSA sponsors National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance...