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I suggest journaling to many of my clients as a tool for self-reflection, self-understanding and discovery and most importantly, as a mindful tool. Dan Seigel has researched and written so many wonderful books on how important mindfulness is for growth and healing.
Read MoreNo doubt, we are all experiencing various levels of unease during this time of uncertainty. Many of our fears and worries are grounded in gravity of the health concerns rippling across the globe. Honestly, it’s a scary time for all of us. If you happen to be someone who already struggles with mental health issues, this worldwide experience could have an overwhelming impact.
Read MoreThe practice of self-soothing is the ability to calm ourselves during stressful events. When we are going through a stressful or traumatic experience, or even if we have experienced trauma in our past, the practice of self-soothing is critical.
Read MoreAnxiety is a common experience that I see presented in and out of the counseling room. Not only do I notice this professionally, but I witness this in my personal life as well. Practicing grounding techniques is a way we can manage and cope with anxiety.
Read MoreWell, here we are. The third and final installment of the Anxiety Tool Kit. Before we dive in, how about a little quiz to test your knowledge of how anxiety impacts you.
Read MoreHopefully, by now, you have realized some of your strengths. You are a careful thinker. You have high standards that usually result in strong performance. Employers benefit from having someone like you on their team. They know they can count on your consistent work ethic and can trust you to get things done without needing to micromanage.
Read MoreRemember that scenario from Part I of the Anxiety Tool Kit series last month? It’s the end of a busy day and you crawl into bed, ready for some serious ZZZ’s, but you can’t fall asleep because your mind gets flooded with a million little worries, and some big ones, too?
Read MorePicture this. You crawl into bed at the end of a long day, exhausted and looking forward to a good night’s sleep. You close your eyes, lay your head on the pillow, and …
Read MoreTruth? I sometimes make decisions from a place of fear . . . perhaps more often than I care to admit to you or myself. It’s not something I recommend.
Read MoreData from the World Mental Health (WMH) Survey Initiative reveals that nearly 12% of Americans, at some point in their life, will meet criteria for social anxiety disorder (SAD). This means their anxiety is so impactful that it gets in the way of daily living. For the shy individuals out there, that are currently self-diagnosing, know that the problem must be severe enough to interfere with your ability to succeed at school, work, and other social settings.
Read MoreDid you know that 7.1 percent of children struggle with an anxiety disorder? Many other children will struggle with stress and nervousness. If you suspect that your child is struggling with the aforementioned, bibliotherapy is a great way to introduce the subjects.
Read MoreHey it’s Brittany with #weekendvibes. It’s Sunday evening, which means the Sunday scaries can start creeping in. Monday is around the corner, and anxiety is looming. There are a few ways that we can try to combat that Sunday-Scary-Anxiety.
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