by Carrie | Apr 12, 2021 | Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging experience from a mental health standpoint would be an understatement. According to an article published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in August 2020, over 5,000 people responded...
by Carrie | Mar 26, 2021 | Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
Now that the dark and dreary days of winter are mostly behind us for 2021, you might be feeling motivated to recharge and declutter. Spring cleaning is a common practice for many people—but it doesn’t just have to mean clearing out your closet! Emotional spring...
by Carrie | Mar 12, 2021 | Family, Individuals
You want to be a good parent. In fact, you are a good parent. But lately, you haven’t felt that way at all. There can be so much stress and anxiety with taking care of the kids. You try to put on a brave face for them, but some days even that’s not possible. It just...
by Carrie | Feb 24, 2021 | Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
There’s a reason why we experience anxiety. Believe it or not, it’s honestly quite logical. When you become anxious, your brain’s limbic system switches to a model known as fight, flight, or freeze. These become your three options when you are severely stressed and...
by Carrie | Feb 12, 2021 | Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions across the globe. In most cases, it won’t merely “go away” on its own. Most people who struggle with anxiety symptoms need the help of mental health professionals to treat anxiety. Unfortunately, people who...
by Carrie | Jan 24, 2021 | Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
When someone experiences anxiety symptoms for the first time, it can be a confusing and scary experience. And even if you’ve struggled with anxiety for a long time, it often remains just as torturous. Being familiar with the physical symptoms of anxiety is essential...
by Carrie | Jan 15, 2021 | Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
If anyone had been wondering what divisions lurked beneath the cultural surface, recent times have provided a close-up view. The planet is still reeling from the impact of a deadly COVID-19 pandemic, political unrest, and environmental upheaval. So many people are...
by Carrie | Dec 21, 2020 | Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
Plenty has been written about how specific therapeutic techniques can help you cope with stress. But what about daily stress management? We’re talking about the other 99% of your week when you’re not seeing your therapist? And we all need to manage more stress right...
by Carrie | Oct 18, 2020 | Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
Throughout our lives, we will all face obstacles and setbacks. There is simply no avoiding challenges and roadblocks along the way. Growing as a person and achieving our goals is not about trying to dodge these obstacles. It’s about learning how to face them with...
by Carrie | Oct 2, 2020 | Individuals, Military & Veterans
I know, I know…exercise, lose weight, and take some antidepressants…there! Now you should feel better. If you’re someone who struggles with physical pain, you may be thinking, “oh no, not another, ‘try yoga’ advice from someone who has no idea what it’s like to live...
