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07/23/2026
Everyone procrastinates occasionally.
But when procrastination becomes chronic, it may have less to do with motivation and more to do with anxiety, perfectionism, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, depression, or fear of failure.
Many people delay tasks because beginning feels emotionally overwhelming.
The relief they experience by putting it off is temporary, but over time the stress, guilt, and self-criticism grow stronger.
At Innerspace Counseling, we look beyond the behavior to understand why procrastination is happening.
Within our Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program (IOP/PHP), every client receives an individualized assessment to identify the underlying concerns driving their symptoms. Treatment may include CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, Brainspotting, medication management, and other evidence-based approaches based on each person's needs.
Because treating the cause, not just the symptom, creates lasting change.
If procrastination is interfering with work, school, or daily life, support is available. Learn more about our Intensive Outpatient Program and Partial Hospitalization Program (IOP/PHP) at the link in comments.
What if the biggest win wasn't the outcome... but the courage it took to try?
In this short clip with Ira Hays, LCSW, Clinical Director, Stuart Luther, LPC, Program Manager at Innerspace Counseling, shares a powerful shift he encourages parents to make.
Many of us naturally celebrate success. But when we focus only on the final result, we can unintentionally overlook the behaviors that help children grow.
Positive reinforcement is one of the most effective ways to shape behavior. The key is being intentional about what we're reinforcing.
Instead of praising only whether a child succeeded, try recognizing:
• Their willingness to try something new
• Their courage to face discomfort
• The effort they invested
• The small step they took toward independence
• Their choice to keep going, even when it felt hard
Confidence doesn't come from getting everything right. It grows when children experience challenges and learn, "I can handle this."
When we celebrate courage, persistence, flexibility, and effort, we help children see that growth isn't measured only by outcomes. It's built through the skills they practice along the way.
The goal isn't to praise everything. It's to intentionally reinforce the behaviors that build resilience, confidence, and independence over time.
07/14/2026
Could AI become an OCD compulsion?
Imagine having a question your brain refuses to let go of.
Within seconds, AI can offer an answer.
Then another.
And another.
For someone living with OCD, that instant access can become an easy source of reassurance.
A person may repeatedly ask:
"Is this thought dangerous?"
"How can I be completely sure?"
"Could something bad happen?"
The answer may bring temporary relief.
But relief is often what keeps OCD going.
AI itself isn't the problem.
Like many tools, its impact depends on how it's being used.
Is it helping someone learn or take healthy action?
Or is it being used to chase certainty by asking the same fear in different ways?
If you find yourself searching for one more answer that will finally make the anxiety disappear, it may be OCD seeking reassurance rather than information.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) teach a different response.
Instead of chasing certainty, they help people make room for uncertainty while continuing to live according to what matters.
Recovery doesn't require answering every question OCD asks.
Sometimes the most therapeutic response is choosing not to answer it.
If AI use is becoming repetitive, anxiety-driven, or difficult to stop, consider speaking with a therapist who understands OCD and exposure-based treatment.
When anxiety feels high, simple grounding skills can help create a little more space between the feeling and your next response.
In this video, Kayla Kelly, LAC, NCC, Primary Therapist at Innerspace Counseling, walks through box breathing as a coping skill for anxiety.
Box breathing will not make anxiety instantly disappear, but it can help slow the body down, support regulation, and remind you that you can move through anxious moments one breath at a time. 🌿
Needing coping tools does not mean you are not handling things well. It means you are human.
Save this video to practice later, or share it with someone who may need a grounding tool today.
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