Michael Vallejo

Michael is a Child & Family Therapist with a private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Through Mental Health Center Kids he hopes to support other therapists, parents, teachers, and mental health professionals with visually appealing online resources to support the well-being of kids in their care.

Rewriting Inner Narratives: Challenging Negative Self-Talk Through Narrative Therapy

Negative self-talk is a pessimistic and self-deprecating way of talking to yourself. This is when your inner voice focuses on the bad things in your life.

by Michael Vallejo

September 11, 2023

What’s Wrong With Using Should Statements? And How to Reframe and Overcome Them

by Michael Vallejo

November 5, 2022

In psychology, should statements are a cognitive distortion or negative thinking pattern

How to Avoid Jumping to Conclusions: 4 Simple Tools You Can Start Using Today

by Michael Vallejo

September 5, 2022

"Jumping to conclusions" is a cognitive distortion or an irrational way of

Michael Vallejo

Rewriting Inner Narratives: Challenging Negative Self-Talk Through Narrative Therapy

What’s Wrong With Using Should Statements? And How to Reframe and Overcome Them

How to Avoid Jumping to Conclusions: 4 Simple Tools You Can Start Using Today

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Michael Vallejo

Rewriting Inner Narratives: Challenging Negative Self-Talk Through Narrative Therapy

What’s Wrong With Using Should Statements? And How to Reframe and Overcome Them

How to Avoid Jumping to Conclusions: 4 Simple Tools You Can Start Using Today