James Simpson

06/15/2019

Good for Isaac. Self awareness and self discipline.

https://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-chargers/post/_/id/26367/chargers-isaac-rochell-advocates-for-a-timeout-from-social-media

In letter to ESPN, the Chargers defensive end writes about the "unhealthy relationship" he had with his phone and what he decided to do about it.

02/14/2019

When I am working with teens who struggle with anxiety, depression and s*xual compulsion I always hear parents say, “I’m not good at being empathetic.” My response is usually, “I know.” The reality is that no one is really “good” at demonstrating empathy in the beginning. We aren’t trained to be empathetic as parents and neither were our parents or their parents. Becoming empathetic requires practice and becoming empathetic as a parent is one of the best things we can do for our children who are struggling with mental health.

Have a teen that is struggling and want to learn how to retrain your brain and become part of the solution as a parent? Want to have a better and deeper connection with your teenager? Within four sessions I can help provide you and your teenager with the tools and training necessary to achieve both.

http://arizonafamilyinstitute.com/mesa-arizona/therapists/james-simpson.html

Counseling is a way for individuals, couples, families and groups to find their healthy state in life. One of the best ways to uncover and implement our healthy lifestyle is through the therapeutic process.

11/26/2018

How to parent a teen with trust rather than control.

10/05/2018

Definitely something important to talk with our kids about. Increasing trend.

https://fightthenewdrug.org/s*xting-and-revenge-p**n/

The truth is, s*xting and p**n are inseparably linked. And in many cases, it equals child p**nography. We don't know about you, but that sounds dangerous.

10/03/2018

09/06/2018

Part 2 will be tomorrow at 11am PST.

06/20/2018

I remember being three months into my marriage wondering if it was going to last much longer. That’s when I started to learn how to let go of unhealthy expectations in the relationship.

https://www.gottman.com/blog/truth-expectations-relationships/

I encourage couples to strive for the “good enough” relationship.

03/31/2018

More evidence that kids and teens don’t need a smartphone and the impact it’s having on them.

http://theconversation.com/with-teen-mental-health-deteriorating-over-five-years-theres-a-likely-culprit-86996?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=facebookbutton

According to a new analysis, the number of US teens who felt "useless" and "joyless" grew 33 percent between 2010 and 2015, and there was a 23 percent increase in su***de attempts.

03/08/2018

Good short video to watch from Brene Brown. How blaming impacts us.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PL3904BF491E9467EC&v=RZWf2_2L2v8

You are probably a bit of a blamer - most of us are. But why should we give it up? In this witty sequel to our most watched RSA Short, inspirational thinker ...

02/15/2018

It’s a privilege of mine to work with Arizona Family Institute.

11/27/2017

The person who is the least controlling is often the happiest.

Let go of trying to control others and find yourself.

What would happen if you no longer tied yourself to the outcomes of others?

11/08/2017

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/09/has-the-smartphone-destroyed-a-generation/534198/

More comfortable online than out partying, post-Millennials are safer, physically, than adolescents have ever been. But they’re on the brink of a mental-health crisis.

10/23/2017

DEPRESSION SUCKS! So go kick its butt!
When we exercise our body releases chemicals called endorphins. Endorphins reduce our perception of PAIN and trigger POSITIVE feelings in our body. Exercise improves our mood and decreases our health risks. So if exercise is so good for us, why don't we do it? For me it can be fear. Fear of judgement and embarrassment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIcMWa4N8PA

James talks about mental health in regards to depression and where you can begin today to help yourself.

10/16/2017

According to Pew Research Center 39% of parents report using parental controls for blocking, filtering or monitoring their teens online activities.

I often have teen clients who report that they've been viewing p**nography for two or three years before their parents find out. First, make sure to speak with your kids about p**nography at an early age, some kids report seeing it as early at 8 years old. Second, make sure there are parental controls and filtering on all devices.

10/04/2017

What is the role of the father in helping children develop secure attachments?

According to John Bowlby who established attachment theory, mothers are commonly involved in caregiving and providing emotional refuge, fathers are involved in play and exploratory undertakings.

Fathers typically take part in more physical play, inspire more risk-taking and induce greater diversity of excitement and stimulation. Fathers typically encourage competition, challenge and initiative. Fathers should include warmth and support in the play and exploratory activities.

10/03/2017

Change can't happen in the past or the future. Change happens in the present.

10/02/2017

How does anxiety impact us cognitively, emotionally and physically?

Anxiety impacts our mind with racing thoughts, rumination and overthinking possibilities.
Fear is our emotional response from anxiety.
Physical reactions from anxiety can include sleeplessness, a racing heart, sweaty palms and headaches.

09/30/2017

Everyone experiences some form of anxiety from time to time with things such as work responsibility, dating or taking a test. However, how does one know when they might have an anxiety disorder?

When worry and thoughts become debilitating and interfere with everyday functioning. Some areas can include phobias, panic disorder, separation anxiety and social anxiety.