When we think about trauma, we often focus on emotional pain—like feeling anxious, fearful, or on edge. But trauma doesn’t just live in our heads—it lives in our bodies too. Our bodies can carry the stress of trauma in ways we might not even realize. Let’s explore how trauma shows up physically, and how we […]
I was born into responsibility – over-responsibility actually. Holding more than my share. Being responsible for it all. It brings an extra level of seriousness to my life. I am almost always serious by default. The duty seeps into everything. Even my play becomes serious if I’m not careful. I was handed a lot of […]
Is it hard to quiet your worries and turn your mind off? Stress and anxiety can drain our physical and psychological resources, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Take this quiz to see how you are coping with stress in your life: Does it feel like you can’t turn off your mind and stop your negative thoughts […]
Struggling through new changes? Changes like those listed below can be a source of stress and anxiety for many of us. Therapy can help. Career change, loss of a job, other changes in the workplace Change in school, starting college Moving to a new place Loss of an important relationship Beginning a new relationship or […]
A picture of anxiety: Meet Sam Meet Sam. Sam is worried about a presentation she has to give at work tomorrow. For the past week she has found herself worrying about it on and off throughout the day, especially when she has downtime. Today she is able to distract herself for only a few minutes […]
3 Tips for New Year’s Resolutions 1. Make them small, measurable and attainable. “I want to get healthier this year” becomes “I’ll go to the gym twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings for 45 minutes.” 2. Set yourself up for success! Planning to workout? Prep your water bottle and workout clothes the night […]
It is February and one of the biggest events of the month is Valentine’s Day. This day sheds a light on a major issue for many teenagers and that is the belief if they have a boyfriend or girlfriend, it makes them a “normal-“ teenager. Having a girlfriend or boyfriend is very important to many […]
Congrats, you’ve got a first date coming up. You may have some jitters but don’t let them deter you from the task at hand: trying to have some fun while getting to know your date a little bit This means getting the vibe as well as the whole person. The Vibe: Do you feel a connection? A spark? How does […]
Who Has Time for Self-Care? This might be the most common objection to self-care—and perhaps the most revealing. When we say we don’t have time for self-care, what we’re really saying is that we’ve lost touch with what keeps us functioning. Self-care isn’t a luxury to squeeze into an already overwhelming schedule; it’s the foundation […]
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