We can’t always control our first thought—but we can control our second. In this blog, K8 Therapy explores how the Pause and Choose tool helps you slow down, regulate emotions, and respond intentionally instead of reacting automatically. Learn how small pauses can create powerful shifts in awareness and behavior.

Your thoughts shape your brain’s pathways—and your life. Discover how to reframe limiting beliefs, create new thought patterns aligned with your values, and strengthen them through daily repetition, writing, and speaking them aloud.

Journaling is more than writing down your thoughts—it’s a powerful tool to support therapy, process emotions, and shift your mindset. This post explores the benefits of journaling in therapy and offers simple tips to get started, even if writing isn’t your favorite activity.

Intrusive thoughts can feel overwhelming with OCD, but you don’t have to fight every thought. In this post, you’ll learn how the Bookshelf and Spotlight visualization works, follow a guided script, and see how it can be used alongside ERP therapy to manage OCD.

Recovery begins with realizing that you have the power of choice. In this blog, we explore how reframing thoughts, practicing the “Pause and Choose” tool, and reclaiming language around health can open the door to freedom, empowerment, and lasting change.

Struggling with overwhelming emotions? Learn how to use two powerful therapy tools—Detached Observation and Ride the Wave—to manage anxiety, stress, and emotional intensity. This guide breaks down each technique and shows how they work separately and together to help you stay grounded, respond instead of react, and feel more in control of your inner world.