How To Cope in Times of Crisis
Alarming headlines of global unrest, heart-wrenching mass shootings, divisive political rhetoric, and crippling climate change fill our media feeds every morning. When watching traumatic events unfold, feelings of anxiety, anger, sorrow, or hopelessness are totally reasonable reactions. But as dismal updates continue to unfurl, it’s important to take precautions to prevent these feelings from festering […]
Supporting Loved Ones: Listen Like a Therapist
Do you have a friend or loved one with anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition? When they open up to you, do you know how to respond? If you want to have helpful conversations with someone you care about who’s going through a tough time, keep reading. The 5-Step Conversation With the right guidance, […]
Self-Care Strategies For Trauma Relief
Trauma recovery may feel hopeless but trust us: you can experience relief. Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event. It might be either a one-time event—such as a natural disaster or robbery—or it might unfold over a period of time like childhood neglect or an abusive relationship. When you’ve experienced trauma, symptoms could […]
Battle Depression with the Hero’s Journey
What does it mean when therapists say “recovery is a journey”? The answer is much deeper than it’s about the journey, not the destination. From ancient Norse myths to today’s multi-million dollar budget Hollywood films, heroes of all kinds press through similar stages in their epic odysseys. Joseph Campell outlines this motif in his book, […]
10 Signs You’re Living With Unresolved Trauma & How to Evict It
Memories of traumatic events can live in your mind like an undesirable roommate: disturbing your sleep, putting you on guard, startling you, and interrupting concentration. You may wish a disturbing housemate would stay in their room, but instead they occupy common space with you and disturb your normal routines, even leaving traces of their presence […]
5 Benefits Of Going To Therapy Even When You Feel “Fine”
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8 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness Into Your Daily Life
What is mindfulness? Anxious minds often wander to worry about the past or anxiously plan for the future. But mindful practices ground us in our state in the present. Confronting how we’re feeling at any given moment can be difficult and the realization of a perceived “weakness” sometimes leads to self-loathing and low self-esteem. To […]
Do you get SAD when the temperature drops? Here’s why.
If depressive symptoms seem to intensify around the same time each year, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that typically lasts about 4-5 months in the fall and winter with temporary symptom relief the rest of the year. An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from SAD, especially women […]
Overstimulated? Here’s how to stabilize
Overstimulation and Sensory Overload When your brain is overwhelmed by taking in more sensory input than it can process— sights, sounds, smells, tactile feelings, or tastes— a stress response is triggered. This response is often referred to as the “fight or flight” response, which energizes and alerts you to protect yourself in dangerous situations. If […]
Guide to Building Your Social Support System (And How to Ask for Help)
What is a social support system? Also referred to as a support network, this system is made up of individuals in your life who boost your mood, bring balance to your life, or provide a listening ear. This is different from a formal support group, which usually is a structured meeting of people sharing common […]
