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Anxiety. Just the word can bring a little flutter to the stomach or make the heart beat a little faster. Most of us don’t like to experience anxiety. Our bodies and minds can seem to be on overload when it is happening and for many they experience panic attacks as well. The good news is
4 Myths About Grief and Loss Myth #1 There is a time-limit for grieving. Grieving is often defined by time. Employers may offer time off for awhile, many people will talk about grieving for a year, or even less. The truth is that the loss of a loved one or any other significant loss may
Did you make resolutions this year? Do you begin the new year with a sense that things are starting anew and there are new goals to be made and adventures to plan? Most people report a sense of thinking about the new year for new possibilities, resolutions or not. No matter what you resolve to
As promised, here is the follow up from the last post on Holiday Blues. There are active steps that you can take to help this season be a bit more merry and bright for you. Try the tips below and hopefully you will find some holiday cheer this year! 5 tips To Keep the
Adoption Awareness November is officially, National Adoption Awareness Month. This is proclaimed from the Whitehouse, http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/10/31/presidential-proclamation-national-adoption-month-2013, set forth for our nation to honor the institution of adoption. So, what does this mean for you? If you are an adoptive family, chances are this is a time to celebrate the way your family came to be.
The ACE Study Have you heard about the ACE study? I am fond of any research that has implications for making treatment more successful. This one seems to show what many therapists and counselors have already observed: The more trauma an individual has in early life, the more medical conditions he or she is likely
Depression is such a commonly used word these days. Most people understand that depression is feeling down or low, but that can be part of everyone’s experience of life’s ups and downs. Clinical depression is more significant because it does not get better on its own. So, if you have a bad day, but get
Trauma is such a loaded word, and I think a very misunderstood one. What is trauma, and how does someone know if they have been traumatized? One of the leading researches who studies trauma is Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD who offers this definition: “A trauma is when your biology (physiology) is assaulted in such a
Anxiety may mean different things to different people. Some people equate it with stress or nervousness. To others, it is about having panic attacks or being afraid of heights or snakes. All of these things are related to anxiety, but it is most important to note that anxiety is a physiological phenomenon that occurs in
After many years of living and working in Frederick, MD, I find myself here, in Durango, CO. It is so beautiful here, but I am starting a new, fresh life and in turn, a fresh private practice. My practice in Maryland was so fulfilling. It was truly a joy to work with so many inspiring