Can Depression And Anxiety Make You Sick?
One aspect of depression and anxiety that makes these disorders so frustrating is how they affect the whole body. But can depression and anxiety actually make you sick? No two experiences of depression are the same. But it’s pretty common to feel lethargic, fatigued, agitated, tearful, in pain, no appetite or increased appetite, and headaches, […]
To (Radically) Accept or Not to Accept; That is the Question
Guest blog by Sarah VanMeter, LCSW If you’ve been alive for any length of time at all, you know that life is full of situations, people, and circumstances that you just don’t like. Every human being faces this. But how do you deal with it? You may find yourself falling into the trap of saying […]
Is EMDR Dangerous
You may have heard that EMDR therapy is dangerous, but it’s important to know that EMDR has been shown to be effective in treating trauma and other mental health conditions. While EMDR is generally considered safe and is well-tolerated, there are some potential risks and side effects associated with the treatment. This article details those […]
How to Talk to Your Teenager – Why Won’t They Just Listen to Me?
Guest post by Sarah Van Meter Are you a parent of a teenager and ever wondered “why won’t my teen listen to me?” or “why don’t they talk to me?” As long as there have been teenagers there appears to have been tension or conflict between parents and their teens. Even as a therapist who […]
5 Somatic Experiencing Techniques That Anyone Can Use to Stay Grounded
As the mental health community becomes more adept at healing that incorporates the whole person (mind, body, spirit, and emotion), the role the body and sensation play in your healing process is growing ever more important. Previously it was thought it was enough to just “talk it out.” Now, research is uncovering growing evidence about […]