Mary Jo Rapini, Lpc

Life can be scary, and we'll all experience a personal crisis at some point. Being prepared to hold yourself together could save a life and help you keep your sanity. In this Reaction Reset, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini will give 4 steps for surviving a personal crisis while sharing one of her own past experiences. Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSkiil9JsQ8 Feeling overwhelmed, scared, depressed, or suicidal? A great resource is to text the Crisis Text Line at 741741. https://www.crisistextline.org/ Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjor.com/maryjorapini

No one can escape the effects of divorce. It’s painful and can have frightening physical and emotional impacts. Society may encourage you to have a post-divorce party and friends may tell you to celebrate, but this is the reality of divorce. Today on Reaction Reset, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses ways to take care of yourself and begin to heal. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Q0_z6WRPvIE Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

When 30 million Americans are addicted to a vice for coping with uncomfortable feelings, it's critical that we practice emotional sobriety. Emotional sobriety may not necessarily bring you happiness and joy, but it can provide stability, healthy relationships, and a peaceful mind. Today on Reaction Reset, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini is talking about staying emotionally sober when life gets difficult. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/9r55IF-93sE Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

If you’re dating or married to someone who has confided in you about their assault, it is important that you understand your dating life will be different. This video discusses 5 ways that you can help support your partner. Remember, not every partner can manage the emotions of the survivor, and it’s important that you’re honest with yourself and them. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/zAKxSk9OIF0 Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

From the outside, codependency may appear to be a close, intense love. However, on a psychological level, you’re giving your power to another, limiting your ability to develop your own interests and beliefs. In this episode, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini gives four examples of a codependent relationship versus a healthy relationship. Looking for more help? Check out the PDF handouts available on my website: http://www.maryjorapini.com/reactionreset Watch the YouTube: https://youtu.be/KQqSxrYPFsI Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

One problem that strike many relationships is when a partner becomes addicted to a vice. Regardless of the addiction, they involve similar destructive patterns and effects. In this episode, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini talks about the important steps to take when you decide to love your partner through an addiction. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WrOxqOIQ3i0 Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mjrapini Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Picking up dirty socks or staying up all night with a sick baby isn’t exactly what Hollywood romance advertises. You may start to think, “Where has the passion gone?” If you’re feeling isolated, ignored or resentful, tune into this episode of Reaction Reset on keeping your marriage hot when you have young kids at home. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/oK42Wp5v2uk Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Emotional abuse can take many forms, but the victims all agree how it makes you feel - crazy, unworthy, confused, stupid. It's the abuse we don’t often hear or talk about, but it exists in many relationships. On today’s Reaction Reset, we’re talking about how to identify emotional abuse and the steps you can take to get out. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/EyCvuNJ-bQQ Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Very rarely do couples consider the question, “How much of ‘us’ are we open to sharing?” Yet as social media grows and the internet blurs the lines on privacy, we are more likely to over-share than ever before. Today on Reaction Reset, we’re talking about 6 topics that should stay private in your relationship. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RBJBBxjDly4 Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: YouTube: www.youtube.com/mjrapini Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

We often shrug failed relationships off to people who were emotionally unavailable, but sometimes we are our own biggest obstacle. Whether you're seeking validation, obsessed with rescuing people, or counting on your partner to change, here are 5 ways you may be sabotaging your dating life and setting yourself up to fail. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5s3tJlOsEQU Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Does it seem like all your relationships crash and burn? You may be picking out people who are emotionally unavailable. Whether you’re trying to find someone who wants to commit or you’re going on a first date, here are 8 warning signs of someone who is emotionally unavailable from psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yHqwbuFIUrE Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Check out the companion handouts on my website! http://www.maryjorapini.com/reactionreset Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Anger plays an important role in our lives by signaling something is wrong. However, our relationships and health are torn down when we can't communicate and let go of that anger. On today's Reaction Reset, I'll give you 4 steps to letting go of anger before it ruins your life. Need more help? Download my PDF assignment that pairs with this video: http://www.maryjorapini.com/product-page/give-up-the-grudge-recognizing-and-releasing-anger Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/pDmWNqgH9Lc Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Sometimes ending a marriage seems like a good solution to frustration and anger. However, the aftermath of divorce is unexpectedly devastating. In this video, I'll give you 5 questions to consider before you decide to call it quits. Download the corresponding PDF handout: http://www.maryjorapini.com/product-page/are-you-really-ready-for-a-divorce Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/RcG3cjK6YO0 Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Emotional affairs often happen because two people are seeking validation, appreciation, and attention. Since emotional affairs aren't usually started on purpose (like physical affairs), psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini gives 7 warning signs that you may be involved in an emotional affair. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/FIksisCb2hU Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Parents are under extreme stress to be the perfect parent, and it seems like everyone has something to say about your parenting methods. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini presents a different mindset coined by Dr. Donald Winnicott in the 1950's, encouraging you to be the "good enough" parent. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/O7gj5--Wgk0 Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Why do some people have perfectionist tendencies and where do they develop these unrealistic expectations? What are the emotional and mental costs? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses the symptoms of perfectionism and how you can recover to find peace and joy within. Video Version: https://youtu.be/6h5Mtpe14yQ Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Have you ever felt like your partner is more of a roommate than a romantic partner or spouse? Maybe you two make a fantastic team - getting the laundry done, going to the grocery store, getting the kids to and from school - but it doesn’t feel like a relationship. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini talks about what happens when you feel emotionally checked out of the relationship. Watch the Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZDwPK_1kcc Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Do insufferable levels of anxiety or fear keep you from enjoying life? Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini dares you to take a thought challenge - a process of changing negative thought patterns into positive ones. This is often referred to as cognitive reframing. Reframing can take a lot of practice, but this video will give you three steps to get started! Watch the Video (live on 3/21/18) https://youtu.be/QdXh0JrmUeo Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

We often throw the term "workaholic" around loosely - sometimes our success-obsessed culture even praises it. But a work addiction is a very real psychological addiction that ruins relationships and health. In this video, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini will discuss the symptoms of a work addiction and how to recover. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/LP-yzztzVS4 Reaction Reset is a self-help series that explains the psychology behind why we react negatively and how we can begin to make a positive change. Subscribe for a new episode every other Wednesday! Visit my website for more help: http://www.maryjorapini.com Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/maryjorapini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryjorapini Tumblr: https://maryjorapini.tumblr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjorapini

Shaping a healthy body image requires a lot of work, especially if you have a lot of emotional damage from your childhood. In this episode of Reaction Reset, psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini gets to the root of why many people suffer from a poor body image and how you can start resetting your mindset. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/ttQaQJ8uugY