We Can’t Control Our Thoughts — But We Can Choose Where to Focus Have you ever noticed how your mind keeps talking, even when you wish it would stop?You might be sitting quietly, and suddenly an old memory pops up, or a voice in your head starts whispering, “You should have done better…” or “What if this goes […]
Since technology has advanced so rapidly, many of our lives have become more complicated. One result I have observed is that we are having difficulties maintaining family connections and traditions. As a result of our fast pace world and chaotic lives we sometimes forget the importance of passing on family traditions from generation to […]
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a trauma-focused approach that uses guided eye movements and imagery techniques to help the brain reduce the emotional impact of painful memories. One thing people appreciate about ART is that you don’t have to retell the details of the trauma in order for it to work. The process is structured, […]
Strategies to Handle Small Talk, Crowded Events, and the Pressure of the Holiday Season for Socially Anxious Adults The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and connection. However, for adults who experience social anxiety, the festive period can also bring a significant amount of stress and overwhelm. Crowded holiday […]
By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S Amority Health – Blog – Shifting Perceptions The holidays can feel overwhelming, even for those used to managing everything with precision. If you’re a high-achieving adult, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of “I have to do it all” […]
Recently the government was closed because members of the Democratic Party were concerned about the Affordable Care Subsidies that will end in a few weeks. The Republican Party said that they would negotiate about the subsidies after the Democrats passed their bill. The problem is that the Republicans have been promising to provide a law […]
It is the Holiday Season and many teenagers, middle school kids and even elementary school kids are hoping for Smartphones as Holiday gifts. Many of these students will be receiving a Smartphone such as an iPhone17 Pro as a gift. Many teens may have cellphones but they feel a cellphone is not sufficient enough […]
Halloween has passed which means the Holiday Season is coming up fast and for many people. Instead of the Holidays being a happy time for many people it’s a very stressful time that they wish they could avoid. The Holidays can bring up family issues that have never been resolved and these issues can make […]
https://youtu.be/_OEJaESsSjE A teacher did a typical holiday activity and asked her first grade class to write letters for the Holidays. She asked each student to write one thing they want and something they need. One of the children wrote this heartbreaking letter: See the video above The fact that is even more heartbreaking is […]
Right before Thanksgiving, people start saying, “I’ll deal with this after the holidays.”Every year. With good intentions. But here’s the truth:Holiday boundary stress doesn’t wait. It builds before you even walk into the room. January isn’t calm. January is when people finally collapse from carrying emotional pressure they tried to “just get through.” The peacekeeper.The flexible […]
