With all the traumatic stories in the news, I can begin to feel overwhelmed with hopelessness and grief. A mentor of mine recently shared that when there is great loss, we can do the next right thing. That may be to grieve with someone else. Or to lend a helping hand. Or to send positive…
When someone comes to me telling me about their anxiety and panic, what I hear is their mind has become disconnected from their body. When we are worried about the future… our mind racing to problem solve or plan, and/or… we are unconsciously trying to avoid a painful experience, our mind has taken over and…
Want to know if virtual therapy (online therapy) is right for you? Here we go! When the pandemic started, a lot of us therapists were wondering what the implications would be for folks who needed/wanted therapy. Would they be left hanging? How would the field shift to accomodate people being sick or unable to travel?…
Today I am here to write about burn out. Being in a slump when it comes to work. Being uninspired. Feeling like a robot when doing the things “we have to do.” Surprise, I have felt extreme burn out the last few weeks! So who better to share about how to move through it than…
With everything going on in our world, sometimes I feel so on edge! My shoulders are up to my ears, my eyes are burning, and my head is pounding. This is the moment when I need to settle down. How do we do that? Remember what is in your control and let go of what…
The Cycle of Anxiety refers to patterns of avoidance we engage in, that ultimately intensify our anxiety. They Cycle of Anxiety starts off with anxiety itself. This looks different in everyone but can include: racing thoughts, increased heart rate, restlessness, and decision paralysis. Because anxiety symptoms are uncomfortable, naturally we look for relief and that is when Avoidance enters…
Psychiatry gets a bad rap in our culture. If you’ve spent any amount of time watching TV shows or movies you’ve likely seen psychiatry in a negative light. Psychiatrists are portrayed as being evil, incompetent, paternalistic, or at the very least, are typically committing serious boundary violations. How many scenes have we watched of a…
In a world where everyone is so busy and has so many demands on their time, it’s no wonder that people are stressed and anxious. We experience stress and anxiety in different ways, but whatever its form, it can be really hard to manage. Take a look at these five key ways to deal with…
When you love what you do, work feels like play. But even the most passionate people can begin to feel a change in their work routine that signals the onset of burnout. When we give our all to something for so long, it’s only natural that we begin to feel depleted and exhausted. If you…
As parents, our responsibilities are huge. From school drop-offs to bedtime stories, dinner prep, laundry and last-minute homework checks – it’s a lot of work! As a result, many parents experience what is known as parental burnout. Parental burnout refers to the stress that comes from being a parent on a constant basis. It happens…