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Learn more about topics that we discuss in the therapy setting. These resources are available to help anyone looking for support, education, encouragement to to explore next steps in their therapy or mental health journey.
Dealing with Depression over Money Worries
We all know the phrase that money doesn’t grow on trees, and as you become an adult with more responsibilities, don’t we feel the weight of that statement?
How to Find Calm Amidst the Chaos
The chaos can be any uncertainties, insecurities, or fears we are struggling with presently. So how do we find calm in our chaos? To maintain some peace or hope, here are some simple ways you can explore inner peace.
Distinguishing Depression From Burnout
How do we know the difference between depression and burnout? Burnout can be mental and physical exhaustion that comes from feeling stressed, overworking, pushing yourself too hard and disregarding what your personal needs are. But depression is a whole different ball game.
Beauty and Pain in Written Words
Some of us express ourselves by writing words in a journal, on our phone, or on any type of paper we can get our hands on. Whether you are writing words in poetry form, a story, or applying the words to musical tunes.
Coping with PTSD symptoms as a First Responder
First Responders are trained professionals who typically arrive first on the scene of any type of emergency, some people classify them in different ways in their head but one thing they all have in common is that they are humans too.
Is Social Media Increasing Anxiety in Women?
Social media seems to be the annoying pestering little brother that wants you to play with him and when you open up the apps, you seem to feel less fulfilled and more anxious because of the comparisons you create in your head.
Social Media and Your Mental Health
How often do you use a device, whether your phone, tablet, or computer where you go to a social media site or application to get updates on whatever you are interested in?
Doing the Dry January Challenge?
Have you ever heard of Dry January? Some people want a nice healthy reset for the beginning of a new year and decide to not consume alcohol for the full month of January. The effects of alcohol if drank frequently can impact your health in different ways.
Am I Addicted to Work?
Do you strive for a successful career and want to be recognized by others in your field for all your extra efforts or projects you work on? As it is admirable to be cherished in your workplace and valued by your employer and coworkers, it can become a behavioral addiction feeling like you have to work instead.
Am I replaceable at work?
For those who take pride in their work or career path, being viewed as “irreplaceable” may be a goal to show that you are the best of the best in your field, but could this be creating an increase in tension for the workers and exacerbating or increasing the presence of workplace anxiety.
5 FreeThings To Do With Your Kids for the Holidays
Connecting with our people is an enormous part of health and wellness and holidays are a great opportunity for connection and memory-making. We compiled a list of fun local activities that are free or low cost depending on your heart's desires to do with your partners, family, and friends.
Signs You Are Experiencing a Trauma Bond?
Some people use a shared traumatic experience with another person as an anchoring point to create a false sense of security and acceptance. Survivors of trauma who experience trauma bonding often find it more challenging to leave the relationship, advocate for themselves, set boundaries, and state their needs.
How to Talk to Children About Death
Death can be tricky to talk about with anyone. No matter the person's age, we are all human and have big feelings. Though we know that death is an inevitable part of life and talking about it can be painful to discuss.
Is it Anxiety or Perfectionism?
Sometimes anxiety and perfectionism may be linked for some individuals. If you strive to be perfect, it may leave some lingering feelings of anxiousness due to not meeting your own personal unrealistic expectations.
Slaying the Dragon of Trauma: Abusive Relationships
When you think of intimate partner violence or domestic violence, you probably think of more extreme cases of physical assault resulting in a visible injury but the truth is, domestic violence has multiple layers.
Slaying the Dragon of Trauma: Anger
Do you seem to feel angry about how something has impacted you and your life? Or do, you just find yourself on edge, quick to anger and snapping at others more than you like. After experiencing a traumatic event, it is very common that those individuals to feel angry.
Slaying the Dragon of Trauma:A beast called sexual assault
Sexual assault trauma can feel like a terrible beast to fight, but you do not have to stay stuck forever. There are ways to heal.
Slaying the Dragon of Trauma:Childhood trauma & adult thinking patterns
Depending on our circumstances growing up there may or may not be the resources needed or available to adequately treat childhood trauma when it happens. Therefore, many people have entered into adulthood and all it has to offer without slaying the dragon of childhood trauma.
First Responders and All That it Comes With
Learn from one of our team members that specializes in first responded trauma. She will share her unique insights into the challenge, trauma, and needs of the first responder community.
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
For several of us, the holiday season offers a much-needed break from our chaotic lives at work, school, family activities, etc. It’s a time to enjoy old family traditions and start new ones. But for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, the two-month-long holiday season can be difficult or bittersweet.