Healing Political Division: Rebuilding Hope and Stability
Anxiety, Personal development, Stress Management
Finding Hope Amid Political Division: Moving Beyond Outrage and Fear
This election has left many feeling divided. Harris supporters may be feeling fearful or disappointed, while Trump supporters might feel like they need to keep their celebrations…
Realistic Optimism
Stress Management, MindfulnessOptimism is Not Magical Thinking: The Power of Realistic Optimism
Optimism isn't about wishful thinking or ignoring the challenges we face. It’s a mindset that, when practiced realistically, can lead to significant psychological and neurological…
Borrowing Responsibility: When Helping Hurts
Personal development, Stress ManagementTaking on responsibilities can be a great thing. It shows you're dependable, caring, and willing to help others. But what happens when you "borrow" too much responsibility that isn't yours to deal with? This can lead to unhealthy situations…
7 Reasons to Avoid Doomscrolling
Anxiety, Crisis, Trauma, and PTSD, Depression, Stress ManagementIn today's digital age, many of us find ourselves endlessly "doomscrolling" through negative news feeds and social media timelines. This habit involves continuously consuming negative news, leading to increased stress and anxiety. While staying…
Insomnia and Sleep Procrastination
Stress ManagementSleep is essential for our physical and mental well-being, yet many of us struggle to get enough rest. Two common issues that can disrupt sleep are insomnia and sleep procrastination. Understanding these issues and learning effective strategies…
Feeling Stress vs Being Stressed
Stress ManagementWhen you feel stress, it moves through you without getting stuck; it informs you of your circumstances (bills piling up, or having a sick kiddo on a day that you have a deadline at work, etc.). You can leverage it to provide you energy to focus…
How to Relax and Unwind
Stress ManagementPeople sometimes say that learning to relax can be easier said than done. And frequently, that's because we overthink things. It's rather cyclic. But the cycle of stressful thinking can be broken. Here are some ideas to start with:Meditation
Meditation…
Holiday Stress
Stress ManagementThe holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for many, it can also be a period of immense stress and overwhelm. As a seasoned counselor specializing in stress management, I'm here to help…
Coping with Tinnitus
Stress ManagementTinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no external auditory stimulus. It can manifest in various forms and intensities, making each person's experience unique. Some common descriptions include ringing, buzzing, clicking, or…
The Calming Breath
Stress ManagementStress and anxiety trigger the 'fight-flight-freeze' response in our bodies, a survival mechanism controlled by the sympathetic nervous system. This response is designed to help us face danger, but is only designed to be active for a few minutes.…
In the Flow Groove Zone
Mindfulness, Stress ManagementFlow Theory is an integral part of Positive Psychology. It refers to a zone where you lose track of time, experience yourself on "auto-pilot," etc. We've all been there, and we can recreate it!When you're "in the zone," or "feeling the groove,"…