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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD

@drjaimielusk.bsky.social
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Guiding adventurous souls on transformative journeys of healing and self-discovery. Through immersive nature-based experiences and evidence-based therapies, I help you navigate life's complexities with resilience, purpose, and joy. www.drjaimielusk.com

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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Why Breathing Matters for Emotional Regulation @psychologytoday.com Subscribe to my articles at the bottom! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Why Breathing Matters for Emotional Regulation
Just five minutes a day of slow, nasal breathing could be a powerful influence on your stress, mood, and physical health. Here's how.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Compassionate Boundaries open.substack.com/pub/drjaimie...
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Compassionate Boundaries
Holding this dialectic well is the mark of wisdom.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Awe, Pretending, and the Hunt for Treasure open.substack.com/pub/drjaimie...
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Awe, Pretending, and the Hunt for Treasure
Remembering what we knew as kids.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Healing High Performers | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Healing High Performers
What to know when trauma presents as distinct from PTSD.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Check out my latest @psychologytoday.com article exploring Moral Distress and Injury in American Journalism. | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Moral Distress and Injury in American Journalism
Journalists bear witness to human suffering, often at great cost—while at the same time navigating institutional betrayal, harassment, and rampant misinformation.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Struggling with chronic pain and PTSD? In my latest @psychologytoday.com post, find out how to break the cycle! Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Pain and PTSD | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Pain and PTSD
Chronic pain and PTSD can shrink your world, but you are not powerless. Reclaim your life through challenging stuck points and practicing active coping.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Learn how trauma impacts the brain in my latest @psychologytoday.com post! The Neurobiology of Trauma | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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The Neurobiology of Trauma
When trauma strikes, your brain isn’t asking for your opinion—it’s doing its best to keep you alive. Understanding the neurobiology of trauma can help you move toward healing.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
In my latest @psychologytoday.com article, I explore Why Missing Deception Isn't Your Fault | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Why Missing Deception Isn't Your Fault
Think you should have spotted a lie? Discover why missing deception isn’t your fault—and how to trust yourself and your values when truth feels uncertain.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Find out why cognitive empathy is so important--and how affective empathy might cost you--in my latest @psychologytoday.com article: Don't Drown in Empathy | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Don't Drown in Empathy
Discover why understanding others’ perspectives—without absorbing their pain—can transform your relationships, boost resilience, and prevent burnout.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
What treatments are most effective for PTSD? From my latest @psychologytoday.com article: Recovery From PTSD | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Recovery From PTSD
Learn from the latest clinical practice guidelines on PTSD; discover which treatments are the gold standard and how they can help you reclaim your life after trauma.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Find out how to transform pain with humor in this @psychologytoday.com article! Humor and the Power of Perspective | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Humor and the Power of Perspective
Through humor, self-compassion, and the courage to re-story, it is possible to release the weight of the past and step boldly into a future of one’s own making.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Accountability can be the spark for real, lasting change. However, if we belittle someone who we want to change, it will have the opposite effect we want! So? What do you tend to do? What can you tweak? www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre... #Growth
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The Power of Accountability in Positive Change
Holding others accountable fosters positive change while belittling them leads to disengagement. Learn strategies to foster accountability with empathy, respect, and growth focus.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Can AI companionship ease loneliness or deepen disconnection? Read my @psychologytoday.com article www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre... and let me know what you think. Reflect, question, and join the conversation. #MentalHealth #AI #Connection #ThresholdPsychologicalServices
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AI Companionship
AI presents opportunities to grow interpersonally. Conversely, as we outsource interpersonal needs to AI, our human relationships can erode. Which way are you trending?
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Feeling trapped by substances? You’re not alone. Breaking free starts with understanding the cycle and reaching out for support. Healing is possible—one step at a time. #MentalHealth #Recovery #ThresholdPsychologicalServices www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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When Substances Control You
Is a substance or compulsive behavior controlling your life? Learn signs of disordered use and discover how to build motivation, handle urges, outsmart triggers, and find balance.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
We all stumble; what is your response? My latest @ Psychology Today article explores the transformative power of self-compassion after wrongdoing. If you struggle with guilt or self-judgment, this is for you. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre... #MentalHealth #SelfCompassion #GrowthMindset
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Self-Compassion After Wrongdoing
Self-compassion is a bold move to fully recognize your pain, acknowledge this pain as part of being human, and offer yourself kind accountability.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Guilt is a complex emotion that can either propel us forward or keep us stuck. In my latest @psychologytoday.com article, I explore the concept of maladaptive guilt and share insights from the Trauma-Informed Guilt Reduction Therapy: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Letting Go of Maladaptive Guilt
Break free from the burden of maladaptive guilt by examining its components and challenging your perspective.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
One of our elders, Dr. Joanna Macy, is in hospice at age 96. Her Work That Reconnects offers a powerful framework for transforming despair into empowered work towards justice, sustainability and thriving in the face of global crises. Read more here: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Reconnecting With Our World
Joanna Macy's transformative work helps us find hope, resilience, and empowerment in challenging times, contributing to a more just and sustainable world.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Most people value kindness. Yet? We see so much aggression and cruelty. In my own life, I have had the most difficulty showing kindness when I have extended hospitality to behaviors that I was fundamentally opposed to. What are your limits? www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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The Limits of Hospitality
Balancing empathy and boundaries with emotional immaturity is a challenge. We can approach this challenge with understanding, humor, and firmness.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
In my latest @psychologytoday.com post, I explore healthy ways to interact with anger. Discover the inspiring story of Leymah Gbowee and learn practical anger management strategies to help you navigate this complex emotion with greater awareness and intention. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Responsible Anger
Anger guards our deepest values. By understanding anger as a signal of unmet needs and developing skills, we can respond to it compassionately and constructively.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
I was able to officiate my best friend's wedding a couple of weeks ago. It had me thinking about the psychology of modern marriage. Read my lates psychology today post to explore possible mental health benefits of getting hitched: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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The Mental Health Benefits of Tying the Knot
Tying the knot can lead to personal growth, emotional stability, and a deeper connection with your partner and the world.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Thresholds are pivotal moments when we are called to make fundamental changes. In my latest @psychologytoday.com article, I explore these "threshold crossings." Join me in reflecting on the thresholds in your life. Read more: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Crossing Our Thresholds: Finding the Courage to Make Change
Facing a threshold in your life that demands major change? Here's how to embrace the full spectrum of your experience and cross into your authentic self.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Feeling overwhelmed by despair? A new study shows that a simple 15-minute awe walk can boost joy, increase positive emotions, and decrease daily distress. In my latest article, discover the power of awe and how it can transform your emotional well-being: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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The Awe Walk: An Antidote to Despair
A simple 15-minute awe walk can transform your emotional well-being and help you find peace in the face of despair.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
In my latest @psychologytoday.com article, "Restoring Intimacy After Infidelity," I share steps for couples to rebuild trust and intimacy. Discover evidence-based strategies for healing and reconnection: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Restoring Intimacy After Infidelity
Infidelity can shatter trust, leaving couples feeling lost. By addressing the initial impact, contributing factors, and making an informed decision, couples can emerge stronger.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Stuck in the SAME argument? Discover the "DEEP formulation" from IBCT in my @psychologytoday.com piece. It's a game-changer for understanding conflicts and fostering empathy. Dive in for a fresh perspective on your challenges. #CouplesTherapy #IBCT www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Stuck in the Same Argument?
Stuck in a cycle of blame and disconnection? Discover how the DEEP formulation can help you understand and transform your relationship.
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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
“The 5 things Pete Hegseth did last week” - Shared classified attack plans on an unsecured commercial chat application. - Denied doing it. - Denied the plans were classified. - Denied the plans were plans. - Attacked the journalist who proved he was lying.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Dive into "What's the Rusch" Ep. 4 as Chip Conley & Christine Sperber explore midlife's "messy middle" with wisdom. 🎙️ A must-listen for navigating life's transitions. Tune in: www.rebeccarusch.com/podcast/chip... #MidlifeWisdom #ModernElderAcademy
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The Midlife Chrysalis | Chip Conley and Christine Sperber  on What's the Rusch
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Figured I’d hop on here today for the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel like regular folks can’t make a difference – but the ACA is a reminder that change is possible when we fight for progress.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Struggling with moral distress? Discover how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you live a values-driven life. Explore practical exercises and insights in "Following Your Moral Compass." Dive in on @psychologytoday.com : www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Following Your Moral Compass
Align your actions with your values and build resilience in the face of moral adversity.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Introducing my "ACT for Moral Distress" FREE! Navigate today's challenges with grace. Harness the power of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to protect what matters, connect deeply, and creatively rebuild. Turn distress into action! #Resilience #Innovation 🚀 www.drjaimielusk.com/act-for-mora...
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ACT for Moral Distress — Dr. Jaimie Lusk
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Learning to set boundaries with compassion is vital to both protect ourselves and honor our values. Check out my @psychologytoday.com post on how animal analogies can guide us in fostering flexible boundary setting. #Compassion #Boundaries #CurrentEvents www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Reflect on Your Boundary Style and Find Flexibility
Are you struggling to find the right balance in your relationships? Find out which animal best represents your current boundary style and become more like the flexible dolphin.
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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position. Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Wikipedia image of Major General (Ret.) Charles C. RogersDefense.gov google return: Medal of Honor Monday: Army Maj. Gen. Charles Calvin Rogers Defense.gov
404 - Page Not Foundhttps://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/2824721/deimedal-of-honor-monday-army-maj-gen-charles-calvin-rogers/
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Check out @scottshapiromd.bsky.social 's post about adult ADHD. His insights on underdiagnosis and care are a must-read for mental health pros. Elevate your practice with his practical screening and treatment strategies. Dive in: www.scottshapiromd.com/adhd-treatme... #adultADHD #mentalhealth
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Adult ADHD - Diagnosis and Treatment
Do you struggle with focus, attention or procrastination? Are you looking for help with ADHD? Adult ADHD Expert
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
In a world of rapid changes, fear, and polarizing debates that strain our relationships, the need for compassionate boundaries is more crucial than ever! Learn to navigate these with kindness and clarity. #CompassionateBoundaries #Growth 🌱 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thre...
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Setting Compassionate Boundaries
Nurture healthy relationships through compassionate boundary-setting. Differentiate between boundaries and control, and explore communicating needs with kind clarity.
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Jaimie Lusk, PsyD @drjaimielusk.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Thrilled to be at Blue Sky Social! As a psychologist, I've seen how active hope fosters resilience. My latest blog explores moving from "hopium" to actionable hope. What keeps you hopeful? Share your strategies for resilience. Let's inspire resilience together. #resilience #hope #mentalhealth
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How to Cultivate Active, Sustainable Hope
Hope is a paradoxical force that can both heal and hinder. Learn how to cultivate active, sustainable hope while avoiding the pitfall of "hopium."
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