A Therapist’s Take on Over Eating, Emotional Eating, and Binge Eating Disorder Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by recurring episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period of time, often to the point of discomfort or pain. These…
You have made it. You have the career you worked so hard for, and you have the things you never thought would be yours: A decent salary, benefits, people reporting to you, and a boss who actually likes you. Yet still the Imposter lurks in the background. The Imposter tells you that you are balancing on a razor edge,…
Hyperarousal is a state of heightened physiological and psychological activation in response to a perceived threat or danger. It is one of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can be triggered by memories, thoughts, or stimuli that remind the individual of the traumatic event. Hyperarousal can feel like: Anxiety, fear, or panic Anger…
There are many different trauma therapy modalities that have been developed to help individuals recover from traumatic experiences. Below are a few examples of many trauma modalities available ranging from psychotherapy to alternative practices. Alternative practices should be used in conjunction with, not as a replacement for, evidence-based therapies for trauma. It’s important to find…
Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an umbrella term for the symptoms people experience after being exposed to a traumatic event. Trauma includes a wide range of events from natural disasters, terrorist acts, war/combat, and sexual assault to threats of death, violence, or serious injury. Per statistics from a recent survey, most people will experience…
If you are one of the 264 million people worldwide who suffer with anxiety, you are probably working to build a toolkit of strategies that can help reduce anxious feelings and mitigate triggers. The five tips below can be used in high-stress moments to bring you down from an anxiety or panic attack, but are…
Anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that affect people from all walks of life. These conditions can be debilitating, making it difficult for people to function well in their daily lives. However, seeking and finding peace in God can be a powerful tool in overcoming anxiety and depression. As humans, we are designed…
Maybe you’ve been at your job for several years. You know each one of your co-workers well. But suddenly, a simple conference room becomes mental torture. The feeling worsens when your manager looks you in the eye and asks, “so what do you make of all this?” It’s a subject you know well, but your…
The Bear on FX opens with a dream from the main character, chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), four months after his brother Mikey dies by suicide. Carmy is walking on a deserted bridge at night toward a cage. Inside is a large, growling grizzly bear. He opens the door to the cage and slowly…
Do you have a partner, spouse or family member in your life who is abusing substances? Often times this is a “secret” or the elephant in the room that no one discusses. Why? Usually because the loved one becomes defensive, manipulative and /or abusive. The discussion quickly gets out of control and everyone is thrown…