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10/19/2026

How is your mental filter limiting your progress? Check out the latest blog post by The Mindly Group, PLLC intern Kelsey Terrell.

"How you perceive a situation says a lot more about what happened to you in the past than what’s happening to you now." I heard this quote from another therapist recently and it reminded me of the importance of mental filters and their impact on how we feel and react. Our brains have so

10/19/2026

Mental Filters

"How you perceive a situation says a lot more about what happened to you in the past than what’s happening to you now." I heard this quote from another therapist recently and it reminded me of the importance of mental filters and their impact on how we feel and react. Our brains have so many ways of holding on to narratives, patterns and emotional blueprints, and, while all are in an effort to keep us safe, help us make sense of the world and protect us from uncertainty, they can also keep us repeating similar plotlines in our lives....

"How you perceive a situation says a lot more about what happened to you in the past than what’s happening to you now." I heard this quote from another therapist recently and it reminded me of the importance of mental filters and their impact on how we feel and react. Our brains have so

09/23/2026

Check out the latest blog from intern Kelsey Terrell with The Mindly Group, PLLC

Goal-setting is often considered a positive behavior that supports your overall wellness. Butdoes it ever get in the way of your enjoyment of your life? Learn More About Goals This question always takes me back to New Year’s and our optimistic resolutions - infamous for rarely coming to fruition. ...

09/23/2026

Are goals getting in your way?

Goal-setting is often considered a positive behavior that supports your overall wellness. Butdoes it ever get in the way of your enjoyment of your life? Learn More About Goals This question always takes me back to New Year’s and our optimistic resolutions - infamous for rarely coming to fruition. Goals are supposed to be SMART - specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound, but the stricter they were, the quicker I’d find myself giving up on them....

Goal-setting is often considered a positive behavior that supports your overall wellness. Butdoes it ever get in the way of your enjoyment of your life? Learn More About Goals This question always takes me back to New Year’s and our optimistic resolutions - infamous for rarely coming to fruition. ...

08/27/2026

Check out our latest blog post on Resistance vs Acceptance from The Mindly Group, PLLC intern Kelsey Terrell.

Suffering = Pain x Resistance is a common equation used to represent how our reaction to the problems and pains we encounter can amplify the negative experience. Often, there are elements of resistance at play with many of the patterns we seek mental health support to unravel. Maybe it’s waves of ...

08/27/2026

Resistance vs. Acceptance

Suffering = Pain x Resistance is a common equation used to represent how our reaction to the problems and pains we encounter can amplify the negative experience. Often, there are elements of resistance at play with many of the patterns we seek mental health support to unravel. Maybe it’s waves of loneliness that someone resists feeling by numbing with binge eating or substance use....

Suffering = Pain x Resistance is a common equation used to represent how our reaction to the problems and pains we encounter can amplify the negative experience. Often, there are elements of resistance at play with many of the patterns we seek mental health support to unravel. Maybe it’s waves of ...

08/22/2026

08/12/2026

Check out the latest blog post from Stephanie Phillips, LCMHCS with The Mindly Group, PLLC on the relationship between anxiety & caffeine.

For many people, caffeine is part of the daily routine. A morning coffee, afternoon energy drink, or cup of tea can feel like a simple way to increase alertness and get through a busy day. But for people living with anxiety or other mental health challenges, caffeine may sometimes do more than provi...

08/12/2026

Caffeine & Anxiety: A poor partnership

For many people, caffeine is part of the daily routine. A morning coffee, afternoon energy drink, or cup of tea can feel like a simple way to increase alertness and get through a busy day. But for people living with anxiety or other mental health challenges, caffeine may sometimes do more than provide energy—it can intensify physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety....

For many people, caffeine is part of the daily routine. A morning coffee, afternoon energy drink, or cup of tea can feel like a simple way to increase alertness and get through a busy day. But for people living with anxiety or other mental health challenges, caffeine may sometimes do more than provi...

07/16/2026

What is a feelings wheel and why is articulating your feelings important?
Check out the latest blog from Stephanie Phillips, LCMHCS, NCC, CCTP and Owner of The Mindly Group, PLLC
https://themindlygroup.com/how-the-feelings-wheel-improves-emotional-communication/

Effective communication begins with understanding our own emotions. Yet many people struggle to accurately describe what they're feeling, relying on broad terms like fine, stressed, or upset. While these words may be true, they often fail to communicate the deeper emotional experience. The Feelings....