Anthony Tzoumas, Author at Creative Solutions Behavioral Health, PLLC

Helping in the Law Enforcement Selection Process

Anthony TzoumasOctober 15, 2023February 19, 2024Leave a comment

Psychologists play a crucial role in conducting conditional employment psychological evaluations for candidates applying for law enforcement roles in Texas. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and State law require that a qualified psychologist or psychiatrist conduct these evaluations. These "suitability" evaluations must assure that the candidate being evaluated is "of satisfactory psychological and emotional health to perform the duties, accept the responsibilities and meet the qualifications established by the appointing agency."

How to Choose to NOT be Offended

Anthony TzoumasOctober 7, 2021February 19, 2024Leave a comment

It is human nature and so easy to become offended. Someone may say something that rubs you the wrong way. Maybe what they say feels like an “attack” on something you’ve done or that you value. Sometimes it's necessary to evaluate your role in being offended.

4 Tips to Overcoming Procrastination

Anthony TzoumasJuly 8, 2021June 13, 2021Leave a comment

Many people procrastinate from time to time. In fact, I started this blog several months ago.... Sometimes, it’s because you don’t want to get started on a big project. Other times, it’s far too tempting to get distracted by social media or fall down a YouTube rabbit hole. Perhaps you don't want to start something until you think you will get it just right, so perfectionism makes you delay.

Whatever the case, procrastination can be frustrating and can increase stress.

Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Your Anger: Why Closure or Resolution Matters. 1

Anthony TzoumasMay 13, 2021November 16, 20211 Comment

Ever wonder why it can be so hard to let things go and move on when an argument doesn't have a resolution? Have you thought about why you seem to mostly remember those arguments with your partner that were not worked out? Ever wonder why its difficult to leave some things in the past when there has been no resolution? Why it is we can forget so much but not our unfinished business? Well, one of the several reasons for this is the Zeigarnik Effect--boy, that was a mouthful!

Suffering Succotash: Reducing the “Dirty Pain” of Suffering in Life

Anthony TzoumasFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 2021Leave a comment

Limiting the Suffering that Comes in Life

Have you over felt swamped by your emotions? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your feelings in situations? Do you notice that at times you get stuck in your emotional responses to life events? Well then maybe you may be getting sunk by the suffering that comes with "dirty pain".

Got an Internal Critic? Strategies for Being Less Judgmental

Anthony TzoumasDecember 10, 2020December 10, 2020Leave a comment

Your inner critic may be too judgmental.

Do you find yourself frequently making harsh judgments about yourself? Do you frequently put yourself down when you fall short of your expectations? Have you ever noticed that the self criticisms hinder your performance and affect how you feel about yourself? Over time have you notice that self-criticism has become reflexive or even habitual, popping in your head without any effort? Well, then you may be struggling with a powerful inner critic.

The Aftermath: How to Come Back From Conflict 1

Anthony TzoumasOctober 1, 2020May 24, 20211 Comment

All relationships have conflict. Marital conflict is typical. Healthy relationships have conflict and are able to regulate its intensity and also repair with more ease and effectiveness. Conflict can also help address issues and related relationship and individual needs. So its important not to be afraid of having conflict as a couple, but rather to regulate how you address difference and have successful and meaningful repair experiences afterwards. In this article, I will discuss some of the skills and approaches needed to heal after conflict.

Managing Obsessive Thoughts 2

Anthony TzoumasJuly 9, 2020October 16, 20202 Comments

Fearful thoughts can often turn into obsessive thoughts, and the more you obsess about something, the worse it seems to become.

Unfortunately, trying to STOP thinking about things obsessively can often make things worse. You might find it difficult to manage your thoughts as they get stronger. This is especially common for people who deal with OCD.