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Read moreWhen Anxiety Treatment No Longer Helps: OCD Hidden in Plain Sight
I have sought treatment for my anxiety before but I am still suffering. While fear, worry and anxious body sensations still apply, OCD has a unique wrinkle that often gets missed because of it’s subtlety. OCD used to be categorized as an anxiety disorder but now it has it’s own classification. OCD is highly treatable.
Read moreChildhood Emotional Neglect (link to assessment)
The ACES study talks about abuse, witnessing or experiencing traumatizing events growing up. That doesn’t quite fit you. You had parents who loved you, a roof over your head, meals and activities. Yet something doesn’t quite compute when you look at your adult self and how you feel so unprepared. Perhaps what fits better is Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN). Read more to find out if this is the missing ingredient.
Read moreIn Relationships- Safety Comes Before Connection
Relationships thrive when both partners feel safe and secure. Security can be fostered to enhance a sense of protection and connection. Connection is the antidote to loneliness within intimate relationships.
Read moreCapacity - The Hidden Factor in Stress Management
Coping skills are vital to living with the stress that comes with life. Just like decluttering your house, decluttering your schedule, commitments and responsibilities can make a big difference in the amount of stress you have to handle. Less stress to handle makes for better living.
Read moreYour Body Has Superpowers
Have you ever been faced with a decision and wished you had extra help to sift through all the options to make the right decision for you? You might be surprised to learn that you have had a superpower under your nose all along.
Read moreCounselors are human too
Did you ever wonder what counselors do if they ever get stressed, slammed or troubled? This question is more common than I thought. Read on to learn what counselors actually do.
Read moreA Word to Inspire
With a new year comes the opportunity to refocus and choose a renewed or new direction in life. Try this exercise and see if it helps bring “better” into focus.
Read moreNational Coming Out Day
October 11th is National Coming Out Day. Have you ever considered how you would respond if you were on the receiving end of someone coming out? Read on for some suggestions on how to be present.
Read moreRecognizing Your Stress
If stress can have such a cumulatively bad affect on your health and well being, it might be useful to determine what stressors you are dealing with so you have a place to start reducing your health risks caused by stress.
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