Knowing that you need to “calm down” is one thing. Knowing how to calm yourself when emotions feel overwhelming is another. Strong emotions can affect how you think, communicate, make decisions, and respond to the people around you. In those moments, it can be difficult to pause and choose a response that reflects what you […]
Navigating grief is a profound challenge. The experience of loss can leave you feeling adrift in waves of sadness, anger, and pain that seem to have no end. While grief is a natural response, it can become overwhelming when the pain doesn’t soften over time. If this feels familiar, we want you to know there
Thinking about starting EMDR therapy can bring up a lot of feelings. You might feel a mix of hope and nervousness, or just feel unsure of what to expect. That’s completely normal. EMDR is a powerful and often intense journey. But intense doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Knowing how to prepare is the key to
Therapy journals offer numerous benefits that can significantly enhance personal well-being and mental health. These helpful journal prompts will help guide your writing.
We all have unique triggers that can make us feel uneasy. Examples may include experiencing conflict, driving on the highway, certain scents, and the list goes on. These high-alert reactions are our brain’s way of keeping us safe from danger.
Today, we are tackling challenge #3: Complex trauma. Current symptoms are high. Trauma history is long.
he truth is, the blame game is no fun to play and there are never any winners. And, perhaps, the biggest loser of all is the one who is doing all the blaming.
While this idea may have only meant to keep the volume down at the Thanksgiving table, it can have negative ramifications on a child’s psyche.
This form of therapy uses mindfulness practices like breathing exercises and meditation to help clients break free of negative thought patterns.
While the exact cause of adult ADHD isn’t yet understood, recent research seems to indicate that genes and heredity, the foods we eat, and our environment play key roles.
