About Peterson Family Therapy
Peterson Family Therapy is a family-owned counseling practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s operated by Ed and Candace Peterson, life partners with the desire and skill needed to help couples in crisis, individuals suffering from addiction issues, and anyone dealing with depression and anxiety. Peterson Family Therapy is a member of The International Centre For Excellence In Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
Peterson Family Therapy
4505 Wasatch Blvd, Suite 260
Salt Lake City, UT, 84124
(801) 809-7990 (Ed Peterson)
(801) 809-3410 (Candace Peterson)
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Depression and the Inner Critic
/by Ed PetersonWhen I have been the most depressed one constant was a brutally critical interior conversation. This inner critic was loud and menacing, usually communicating to me that I was worthless and weak, not worthy of love, and that getting out of the depression was unlikely. Over many years of cognitive and spiritual work I have […]
Express More Gratitude to Experience Less Negativity
/by Ed PetersonI am convinced that the best antidote to negativity is gratitude. We all know how good it feels to be full of gratitude. Try this as a daily practice; before you get out of bed think of 5 specific things you are grateful for. It will change your feelings your energy level and your attitude. […]
Live From Your Values, Not Your Emotions to Battle Addiction
/by SaltworksAddicts pay attention to their feelings more than their values. If an addict can slow down and not make the impulsive choice in the moment then they have a chance to reflect on their values (what the cars about most) then they have a chance to not take the next fix but instead Make a […]
Mindfulness and the Power of the Present
/by SaltworksI cannot stress loudly or strongly enough that learning to live mindfully in the moment and in touch with your body are key steps toward true mental health. Mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD, and others all share an underdeveloped ability to live in the present. When recovering from these conditions, if you […]
A Different Description or Definition of Addiction
/by SaltworksA wise friend once said this about her experience with drug addiction: “When I got into drugs I wanted to use them (I was young and liked to party) … then when I finally no longer wanted to use the drugs I was hooked and I couldn’t stop using them.” What an accurate description of […]