How to Find a Therapist: 5 Steps
Guest post by Sarah VanMeter, LCSW Has the world felt like it turned upside down over the last couple of years? You’re not alone. Many people are grappling with the impact of the pandemic, civil unrest, political tensions, inflation, and more. The stress has created an increase in depression, anxiety, worries, and even suicidal ideation. […]
Social Anxiety Therapy
Emerging from the Pandemic is causing anxiety for many people. The level of anxiety depends on your comfort level in various public situations. But you may have social anxiety disorder experience if you experience this kind of social anxiety feeling on an ongoing basis. What is different about social anxiety disorder than a temporary uncertainty […]
7 Tips for Cultivating a Successful Meditation Daily Practice
Guest post by Rebecca Muir What if there was an all-natural vitamin that did all the following: • minimized your stress and anxiety • strengthened your emotional health and self-awareness • lengthened your attention span • reduced age-related memory loss • enhanced feelings of kindness • helped fight food cravings • improved your sleep […]
New Year, Same Me? How radical self-acceptance can change your relationship with food
Guest post by Codie Suratt, MA, LPC, LMT Not Another Diet-Focused Blog Post The last thing I wanted to do when sitting down to write this was to focus on our never-ending obsession with weight. But let’s be honest, it’s a focus. And a big one. Especially at this time of year. The “new year, […]
Tips to Reduce Anxiety and Stress When You Need Surgery
Guest post by Martha (Marty) Dennen, LCPC SEP Medical procedures such as surgeries can be anxiety-provoking and stressful. It can be difficult and scary to submit to needed procedures because it triggers fears of being out of control and of facing uncertain outcomes. Between the pre-test procedures, the surgery itself, and the never-quite-sure lengthy of […]