When I met with my spine surgeon on November 4, she said she thought that since I did get total pain relief (for 2 days) after the epidural steroid injection into L5, it is likely that surgery at that level could give me total pain relief long-term. While it’s clear that my scoliosis has progressedContinue reading “Surgery is Scheduled for December 15”
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July Update
I hit some roadblocks in healthcare coverage. At first, this frustrated me, but now I am grateful that it gave me an extra month to pause and reflect before going ahead with the surgery plan I was given before my move. Coincidentally, my snake Kaa was also just diagnosed with an irreversible spinal condition, andContinue reading “July Update”
Understanding and Applying the Cognitive Model
Here’s some additional information about how you can continue making progress toward your treatment goals even after terminating therapy. I utilize a cognitive behavioral treatment model. This means that therapy sessions focus on understanding the relationships between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Anxiety, depression, and relationship problems are often rooted in cognitive distortions, which are misconceptionsContinue reading “Understanding and Applying the Cognitive Model”
Renée Gaubert, LCSW 