The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself. -Augustine of Hippo Big sigh…. you try really hard to stay positive and keep those rosy-colored glasses on. But sometimes, it seems like no matter how rosy your glasses are, you’re always on edge. Stressed, anxious,…
An acquired brain injury (ABI) can be a life-altering event. For many people, it feels like they are on an emotional roller coaster. There may be times when you feel great, and then suddenly you experience intense emotions for no apparent reason. This can be very confusing and frightening. It is important to understand that…
Image Description: black heart with hand silhouette Image Credit: www.canva.com In November we Honor National Family Caregivers Month. I had the privilege of being the caregiver for both of my parents through their illness and eventual deaths from cancer. I recall one of my friends remarking, “ I cannot tell anymore which one of…
Co-occurring disorder is a condition where people suffer from both addiction and mental health disorders simultaneously. Another term for this disorder is “dual diagnosis.” People with mental health disorders are more prone to getting addicted. Many people dealing with this condition may also develop mental health issues. In order to treat addiction in individuals who…
This is becoming an increasingly common statement from adults who are seen in therapy and also just in daily life. While in a lot of ways, it’s a positive thing that people are becoming more aware of ADHD/ADD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/attention deficit disorder), and they are asking their doctors and mental health professionals about…
EMDR can be used for a variety of concerns, experiences and memories. It can also be used effectively for codependency! Read on to learn more about how EMDR is used for folks who struggle with codependent behaviors or people pleasing and get to the bottom of what these behaviors are attempting to do for you….
We all experience Anxiety and it is part of being human. Sometimes Anxiety can become hard to cope with, so it is helpful to learn strategies to help us manage it adaptively. Anxiety Symptoms include: Excessive anxiety and worry Difficult to control the worry Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge Being easily fatigued…
Even if you have never been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, you may still experience periods in your life when you go through low mood, excessive sadness, changes in sleep or appetite, and feelings of isolation. Depression can keep you from enjoying friends, performing your job well, and cultivating meaningful relationships. Although seeking out depression…
Relationship security can be difficult to achieve when you have a history of trauma. If a loving, safe base was not consistently available to you in the early years of your life, or if your adult experiences taught you to both crave and fear/mistrust intimacy, you might find it difficult to give and/or take in…
Being a mother is absolutely amazing, and absolutely anxiety-provoking. It is full of late night googling “why is my kid (current situation)” and then sifting through social media mom accounts in hopes of finding an answer. The issue being, you’ll find 37 suggestions and all of them are different. Which expert or self-proclaimed baby whisperer…