Am I a failure? You often question yourself when things are not going according to your plan. The clear answer to this is a big NO. No, you are not a failure. It’s just the situation that makes you feel worthless. Let me remind you! Life is not a bed of roses. You always have…
When you go through a trauma, your brain typically fails to perform. It shifts to survival mode, ultimately affecting your mental health, memory, brain functioning, and brain structure. Moreover, after facing trauma, you cannot usually survive in your routine. There is a considerable difference between trauma brain vs normal brain, but in most cases, the…
Self care is the ultimate buzz word in therapy. We are bombarded with reminders to practice self care as a coping skill, to decrease stress, to recharge our batteries. But what actually constitutes self care? Visions of spa days and yoga classes come to mind, but seem out of reach for a typical day as…
A term that sometimes gets thrown around loosely, “OCD” or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is defined by a pattern of unwanted thoughts or fears that lead to repetitive behaviors. Although many mistakenly think over organizing or over-cleaning are signs of OCD, true OCD is much more complicated than such behaviors. Suffering from this mental illness can be…
Be the Possibility! Most people want success, happiness, good health, joy, love and harmonious relationships in their lives. But the problem is that most people do not receive these things, and they think that it is just not possible for them. This kind of thinking is the kind of thinking that will block it…
Has losing your temper caused problems in relationships, at work or school, with your neighbors, or on the road? Maybe you’ve been arrested, lost custody of your children, or been served with divorce papers. When rage is severe or interrupts your life, anger management counseling may be in order. But there are some things you…
Sometimes stress management isn’t about dialing back your responsibilities, it’s about getting better at being stressed. I help clients develop the skills to thrive in their pressured work-life blend. Here are some tips to get started. Check in with your thoughts A lot of what’s weighing you down is happening in your mind. Fortunately, you…
Mental health is not as simple as physical health. It would have been amazing to have a tool which could show depression in an x-ray, panic attack in brain scan or anxiety via MRI. Unfortunately, it’s not the case. Mental health issues are complex and need thorough assessment and observation to be recognized. It’s a…
Hi Everyone and Happy 2021! After the last year we have had, I am sure you all have made some resolutions to start this year off different. You feel ready to make some lasting changes for yourself and your life. I have created this guide to offer you some tips on how to make those…
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