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Exploring Effective Strategies to Reduce Stress for Clients Dealing with Mental Health Issues September 26, 2024 . No Comments
In the realm of mental health, stress often acts as a formidable adversary, exacerbating symptoms and hindering recovery. For individuals grappling with mental health issues, managing stress ... Read More
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4 Signs Busyness Is Your Coping Mechanism and How to Slow Down March 29, 2019 . No Comments
Busyness may seem fairly harmless; after all, you are just filling your schedule and accomplishing tasks, and there is nothing inherently wrong with that. However, busyness can take over ... Read More
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When Stress Is Toxic: Your Brain and Stress Response August 31, 2018 . No Comments
During times of stress, we often feel as if we are “losing it.” We can feel consumed by paralyzing anxiety. At this point, our brains often can no longer experience the functioning ... Read More
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Therapists as Allies: Helping Clients Navigate Political Stress August 10, 2018 . No Comments
Are you struggling with the uncertainty and unpredictability of our current political climate? Are you concerned about how to help your clients weather the impact of the rapid changes taking ... Read More
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How Stress Management Leads to Stress Reduction August 7, 2018 . 5 Comments
Stress is a normal, functional part of life; it serves many purposes. The proverbial “tiger in the room” sort of stress tells us when things need to change. It may also inform us when ... Read More
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Perfectionism and Burnout: Address Stress and Find Balance July 7, 2018 . 1 Comment
The word “perfectionist” may bring to mind someone who is the picture of tidy. Or it might inspire the thought of a bookshelf, alphabetized and organized by genre. Perfectionism is ... Read More
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Take Time to Slow Down: The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation June 22, 2018 . 3 Comments
In my work with people who are facing things like stress, anxiety, or trauma, I often talk about the importance of making time for relaxation and self-care. Relaxation techniques, mindfulness, ... Read More
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‘I Just Can’t Take It Anymore!’ Stopping the Cycle of Overwhelm June 6, 2018 . 9 Comments
One of the hardest things about stress and anxiety is that it often leads to overwhelm. Because of this, it is tempting to implement strategies that manage the discomfort but fail to offer ... Read More
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Even Dogs Sometimes Need Anxiety Medication May 7, 2018 . 10 Comments
As anyone who’s ever lived with a dog can attest, dogs’ emotions are complex and occasionally bewildering. And for some dogs, emotions are overwhelming. Whether they’re tearing ... Read More
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Why Do I Feel This Way? Over-Coupling and the Stress Response April 11, 2018 . 2 Comments
“I don’t know why, but every time I start dating someone new, I lose interest after three or four dates—even if they are really cool.” “This time of year just makes me miserable. ... Read More
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Stress and Emotional Eating: Exploring Our Relationship with Food April 6, 2018 . No Comments
For many of us, stress is a fundamental part of life. Perhaps we tend to overextend ourselves with work, social commitments, and our personal lives. Or maybe we never turn off our many ... Read More
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Understanding and Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Weight Loss March 23, 2018 . 1 Comment
How many of us struggle with weight loss, frustrated when we achieve less than our desired results? Assuming you have ruled out possible medical causes contributing to difficulty with weight ... Read More