A lot of people come into therapy thinking something in them is wrong. It’s a place I’ve sat in myself. It’s not always spoken so directly… Often, it sounds more like: “I don’t know why I react like this.” “I understand it… but I still can’t change it.” “I don’t understand why I keep […]
What’s Keeping You Stuck?: Understanding Attachment Styles and How to Find Security | Amority Health Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article Quick Summary: Sometimes, the patterns that keep us feeling stuck […]
Stress is a natural part of life, but when it begins to feel constant or overwhelming it can affect both our mental and physical wellbeing. Many people experience periods where responsibilities, work, relationships, or life changes create pressure that feels difficult to manage. While stress cannot always be avoided, there are practical strategies that can […]
The other day, I heard about a woman in a therapist group who was struggling with loneliness as an “empty nester.” She wanted to build friendships and perhaps find a romantic partner, but despite her efforts to engage in groups and host events, she found that people didn’t seem to connect with her. She described […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Stop Taking Things Personally: Reclaiming Your Peace Through a Shift in Perception | Amority Health By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article Quick Summary: Have you ever felt gutted by […]
We typically use self-care as a way to restore depletion, to fill ourselves back up when we’ve spent too much. But this strategy never really works. Or it never worked for me. I felt better momentarily but the deficit lingered. If you’ve been around since I started, you know I have talked about what self-care […]
Many of us struggle daily with a relentless inner voice that criticizes, doubts, and undermines our worth. This “inner critic” can fuel anxiety, shame, and self-doubt, making it difficult to experience peace and joy. If you’ve ever found yourself trapped by negative self-talk, you’re not alone—and there is hope. At Restoring You Christian Counseling, […]
You may have heard of the chemicals in the brain that impact how we feel. There are several, but the ones that may help you hack happiness are dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. Each of them impacts how you feel in different ways. Oxytocin triggers feelings of love and protection, such as when parents and children […]
