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The Thought Spiral
Overthinking, rumination, intrusive thoughts, and the mental traps that keep you running in circles.


F**k Positive Affirmations: Rewiring the Neurobiology of Self-Worth
Your brain isn't broke, it's running a survival script. Stop bullying your nervous system and start mapping the underlying problem
Jasen Eberz, LCSW
May 12


The Evidenced-Based Way to Get Out of Your Head
Stuck in your head? It’s not a character flaw—it’s neurobiology. Learn the clinical hacks to rebalance your brain networks and stop the rumination loop for good.
Jasen Eberz, LCSW
Apr 8


The A.S.S. Method: Rewriting Your Brain's Darkest Scripts and Thoughts
Take back the megaphone from your anxiety. Learn how to stop intrusive thoughts, master nervous system regulation, and rewrite your brain's trauma response before the next jump scare.
Jasen Eberz, LCSW
Mar 25


Navigating Life's Decisions: The Power of Value-Based Decision Making
Learn how value-based decision making can help you confidently navigate major life choices like career changes, relationships, and family boundaries using evidence-based psychology.
Jasen Eberz, LCSW
Dec 16, 2025


⚡ Understanding and Managing Intrusive Thoughts: A Comprehensive Guide
By Twisted Minds Counseling, Jasen Eberz, LCSW Exploring the Mind: A Guide to Understanding and Managing Intrusive Thoughts, Featuring a Creative Skull Design Symbolizing Mental Intrusions. AI Generated Image Intrusive thoughts are incredibly common. However, when they get stuck, they can create spirals of anxiety, fear, shame, or obsessive rumination. Research across CBT, ACT, somatic psychology, trauma therapy, and neurobiology points to one essential truth: ⚡ You Must Calm
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Dec 3, 2025


Mastering Productivity with the Eisenhower Matrix
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list, you’re not alone. With countless tasks pulling for attention, it can be hard to know what to tackle first. Fortunately, there’s a powerful framework that can help you prioritize with clarity and confidence: the Eisenhower Matrix. What is the Eisenhower Matrix? The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as the Urgent-Important Matrix, was popularized by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who famously said: “What is important is seld
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Aug 18, 2025


How to Stop Ruminating Thoughts: 6 Science-Backed Strategies
Practice Mindfulness to Break the Cycle A "Twisted Mind" Have you ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of overthinking—reliving past mistakes, worrying about the future, or endlessly questioning your decisions? These ruminating thoughts can feel like an exhausting mental merry-go-round, keeping you stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, and regret. The good news? Psychological research offers powerful, science-backed strategies to help you break free. In this article, we’ll explore
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Feb 15, 2025
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