Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
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Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht, a seasoned clinician, holds a PsyD in clinical psychology and hypnotherapy certification. With over 20 years of experience, she employs diverse modalities including EMDR, ACT, and NLP in her West Los Angeles practice. A member of APA and NGH, Dr. Irwin is committed to community service and offers insights on therapy, lifestyle trends, and local events through her blog.
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
1w ago
May 1 is a special anniversary for me. I stopped smoking cigarettes on this day in 1997. And if I can do it, anyone can! Are you a smoker or vaper looking to kick the habit for good? Hypnosis to quit smoking could be the solution you’ve been searching for. In this article, we’ll talk ..read more
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
3w ago
“People think that a man is the only answer to fulfillment. Actually, a job is better for me.” – Princess Diana I was recently asked to comment on the neologism “The Princess Syndrome.” This syndrome is also known as the Cinderella Complex or Princess Complex. It is not a condition or disorder you will find ..read more
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
3w ago
“Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self.” – May Sarton In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, many feel depressed or experience “FOMO” if they are not in an intimate relationship. There is a great deal of research to support the theory that loneliness is behind depression. For those who were not ..read more
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
1M ago
“This journey has always been about reaching your own other shore no matter what it is, and that dream continues.” – Diana Nyad A belated celebration of Women’s History Month (March) but a tie-in with April, which is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. I had no idea Diana Nyad was a victim of sexual assault ..read more
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
3M ago
To celebrate Black History Month this year, you might want to check out two current blockbuster films: AMERICAN FICTION and RUSTIN, both of which will garner Oscars in just a few weeks. AMERICAN FICTION is a brilliantly written and acted satirical look at African American literature, featuring 80-year-old Leslie Uggams, among other stars like ..read more
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
5M ago
“It is not always possible to do away with negative thinking, but with persistence and practice, one can gain mastery over them so that they do not take the upper hand.” ― Stephen Richards It’s that time of year when many set goals for health and fitness, increasing income, enhancing relationships, and more. A recent ..read more
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
6M ago
The APA (American Psychological Association) recently reported that there is now more fake news than ever before. Shocking, I know. Our nation is polarized on so many topics now. It is easy to see how black-white, either-or, right-wrong, right-left thinking is concretizing our mindsets. This kind of thinking is disallowing us from critical thinking. And ..read more
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
6M ago
“Everything (concerning cannabis) is understood to be business now. There’s a tech side to it, there’s an agricultural side to it, there’s a health side to it, there are all types of sides to it that everyone can be involved with. You don’t have to be ashamed or be afraid. It’s a business now, so ..read more
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
6M ago
“Worry about becoming a human being and not about how you can prevent others from enjoying their lives because of your own inability to adjust to life.” – Harvey Milk I can’t think of a better way to kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month than by highly recommending the brilliant comedian Wanda Sykes’ new Netflix special ..read more
Dr. Nancy Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht Blog
6M ago
There is a new concept in psychology whose time has come to relieve some of the political division and stubborn self-righteousness in our current culture: intellectual humility. (Psychology Today July/August 2023, page 38-44). This dynamic is intended to offset the intellectual arrogance that is currently contributing to the chasm. When we refuse to listen to ..read more