Build a Mental Health Toolbox Using these 13 Tools
I’ve been a therapist for 30 years, and here’s what I know: there are a lot of mental health strategies that work, but few work
Suzanne Manser, PhD
July 20, 2026
Category: Emotions
When You’re Stuck in a Painful Feeling, Do This Second Thing! (part 2)
Okay, so you have a big feeling and you’ve named it. You’ve moved some energy from the limbic system to the prefrontal cortex. This gives
Suzanne Manser, PhD
May 26, 2026
When You’re Stuck in a Painful Feeling, Do This! (part 1)
When you’re stuck in a painful feeling, try this quick strategy: Name the feeling. Are you feeling anxious? Trapped? Irritated? As simple as it sounds, you’re
Suzanne Manser, PhD
May 26, 2026
Meet Logical Brain and Emotional Brain! Who’s supposed to be in charge?
Are we supposed to lead with Logic or Emotion? Or is there a secret third option? Learn how to empower yourself and stay in charge of your life!
Suzanne Manser, PhD
February 20, 2026
Who and What is Your Inner Child? (aka: is this a woo woo thing or should I take it seriously?)
Sometimes when I suggest we do inner child work, my patient will look at me as if I’ve just offered to read their aura. Though
Suzanne Manser, PhD
February 6, 2026
The Art of Letting Go
I’ve been a therapist for over 25 years, and in my experience, there are two things that humans are extraordinarily bad at: self-compassion and letting
Suzanne Manser, PhD
March 26, 2024
2 Tools to Help You Manage Overwhelming Feelings
Feelings can be HARD. The ones that are uncomfortable or painful are just so … uncomfortable and painful. They feel bad and can be overwhelming
Suzanne Manser, PhD
April 12, 2022
The Rough Side of Re-entry
Vaccinations are happening. We are slowly starting to leave the house, go places, see people, do things. This is such a relief for so many people: those who haven’t been able to work, those who are lonely, those who are bored, extroverts. These folks are sprinting toward re-entry with grins on their faces and wide-open arms. Others of us are cautiously sauntering at best. We expect re-entry to be at least a little rough.
Suzanne Manser, PhD
May 6, 2021
Getting Comfortable with Discomfort
“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” -Flip Rodriguez, American Ninja Warrior Somehow, we have gotten a very dangerous idea in our heads. We, as a society,
Suzanne Manser, PhD
September 18, 2020
The COVID Rollercoaster
When I first got on this ride, I had no idea how long it would last or how many twists and turns there would be.
Suzanne Manser, PhD
September 8, 2020