by Ellen Spiese | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
When talking about trauma or PTSD it is easy to conjure up an image of a soldier returning from war, but did you know that childhood trauma is one of the biggest epidemics facing Americans today? Statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental...
by Jazzmin | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Deep Sighing When stressed, people are often told to breathe deeply. When I have suggested this to my clients, they often say to me that they do it and it doesn’t work. Maybe it isn’t the magic pill we are all still looking for (including myself), but a solid...
by Rachel Sahtout | Jun 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
When Actions Speak It is not uncommon to consider our actions with respect to others. Sometimes this looks like a willingness to do for others, to go above and beyond for the sake of a relationship. Sometimes this means much thought and effort put into...
by Jazzmin | Apr 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
HOW TO START A DIFFICULT TASK When you have difficulty starting a task, large or small, follow these steps: 1. Give yourself 5 minutes to start working on the task. Set a timer on your phone (or an alarm clock) for 5 minutes. You will allow yourself 5 minutes...
by Rachel Sahtout | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
When Self-Care is Doing the Dishes When the words self-care are spoken, visions of things like bubble baths, chocolate cake, and massages come to mind. Self-care has become to many this fantasy of self-indulgence, a “get out of chore free” card that justifies...
by beth leach | Mar 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Anger is a normal human emotion, but losing control with hostility and rage can endanger yourself and others. This type of anger can be extremely unhealthy and might cause some detrimental consequences, for example, physical health problems, legal entanglements and...