A Modern Therapist

I'm a licensed Psychologist living is beautiful South Florida. My passion is helping others improve their mental health while living more mindfully!

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

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Wise words from the legendary Chadwick Boseman who passed-away last week.
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In life we have setbacks, we make mistakes, we fall down... the only thing that tends to keep us down is self-judgment.
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Telling… https://t.co/7gKPDeAv5u

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

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Anxiety can fool us into thinking it’s better to avoid discomfort and run away!
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Unfortunately, avoiding the things that make us anxious tends to only make anxiety’s grasp on us stronger.
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Slowly moving… https://t.co/Nd7wCYggd3

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

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Our critical mind can run wild picking us apart day after day.
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The chronic nature of being self-critical does not push us forward, instead it wears down our self-esteem leading to doubt and worry.
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To… https://t.co/MZStthLUtK

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

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This one hits deep with me after battling COVID this past week.
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Remember that the storms of our lives is where we experience the most growth.
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We get challenged, knocked down, have doubt..but through… https://t.co/fxYAfmWSkb

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

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Don’t fall for the perfectionistic belief that one choice will forever define you.
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The truth is making choices is a never-ending part of life and YOU ARE ALLOWED TO CHANGE YOUR MIND.
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Next time you feel stuck… https://t.co/bfd0PWsY0O

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

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Too many of us live entire lives with silent self-hatred.
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Absorbing every “mistake” we make, critically reviewing all our missteps, and chronically waiting for another reason to feel not good enough.
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Let… https://t.co/xHeoaMioUY

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

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We aren’t always in control of the weird, strange, and bizarre thoughts that can go through our head..but we can also learn not to entertain the ones that beat us down.
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If the stream of dialogue towards… https://t.co/3nSxn0CXIL

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

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Some PROFOUND Friday wisdom for ya as we swing into the weekend!
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Have you become too task-oriented in your life? Moving through an endless “To Do List” feeling drained by the end of each week?
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Take some… https://t.co/Bzz1gfgO3K

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

I know I’m not alone with having my mind playing some anxious, self-defeating, worst-case-scenario thoughts sometimes!
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Our minds are weird like that where random thoughts can pop-in just like we can hear a variety… https://t.co/DKLzhlTGsY

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

I took this photo this past week (I know, I was shocked too 📸😅) after heading-out on a paddle board adventure with my cousin.
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When we paddled away from the dock we didn’t have an exact plan on what we were… https://t.co/BtJxMvUJRC

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

When all the uncontrollable crap of life hits, some people are far too prone to punish themselves for any misstep.
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To make things worse, we can let so many successes pass by without celebrating our… https://t.co/A77NFgSCHu

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

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For all those who grieve on Father’s Day, I grieve with you.
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My dad died from cancer when I was 19, he was only 41.
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Father’s Day brings-up a lot of reflections for me.. thinking about the time we had together,… https://t.co/D3bTMhljbr

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

A lot of our automatic avoidance behaviors can hold us back in life.
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We avoid doing things that make us feel anxious, vulnerable or that require us to stretch ourselves and grow.
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It’s okay to be anxious, it’s… https://t.co/XeWvebHt1W

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

The beach has always been THAT place for me.
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Whether I’m up on the sand feeling the hot grains between my toes listening to music or soaking in the salt water floating in the south Florida aqua see-through ocean...… https://t.co/78u9HkftFr

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

I say it all the time.. but the most difficult changes we make in our lives are the most meaningful!
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Starting this week ask yourself a few questions:
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“What have I been avoiding because I’m afraid of the change… https://t.co/lPv3E9tG8f

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

You are allowed to feel ANY emotion and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!
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However, sometimes when we feel an emotion it can start a cognitive processing cycle where we want to change or fix what’s already… https://t.co/OLG3QubevO

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

This just in: Relationships aren’t always easy!
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The Disney storyline that many of us grew-up with does not accurately depict the natural challenges, difficulties, and ups and downs that all relationships face.
🌊… https://t.co/GQRYNpxdZ6

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

We can all get stuck planning for the future or rehashing the past..
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The problem with these modes of thinking is they do not lead to us making the most of THIS moment.
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If we keep telling ourselves..once I get… https://t.co/74daUrovka

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

Happy Monday Everyone! I know I’m not alone in dreading this day.
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But change is in the air...School is ending, spring is transitioning into summer and it’s the start of a new week, which brings new… https://t.co/8LE6MNFCCy

[A Modern Therapist @DrJustinPuder]

Let’s play “Myths about Therapists”
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👎🏽Myth 1 - Therapists just give advice.
🌅Truth - Therapist RARELY give advice because anyone can simply tell you what to do. Instead therapists practice intensively listening to… https://t.co/Yq0hyNxQVh