Stages of Addiction
Originally published in February, 2022 Contrary to popular belief, there is no real way to predict with full accuracy if you will develop an addiction or substance abuse disorder. This is because addiction, while treatable, is a chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences, according […]
Back to School Anxiety
Guest Blog post by Sarah Van Meter, LCSW Originally posted August, 2021 It is that time of year again – back to school. The smell of crayons and colored pencils fills the air. Brightly colored backpacks and lunch boxes line the aisles of stores. And you can’t watch TV without seeing back to school commercials. […]
Social Anxiety Therapy
Social anxiety disorder is characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. People with social anxiety disorder constantly fear being watched and judged by others and being embarrassed or humiliated by their own actions. The fear can be so severe that it interferes with work, school, or other activities. Typically, you […]
7 Tips for Cultivating a Successful Meditation Daily Practice
Guest post by Rebecca Muir, LSW originally posted February, 2022 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• lessened […]
Understanding EMDR: A Compassionate Path to Recovery
Guest blog by Holly Miller, MA, LPC At Life Care Wellness, we often hear clients describe feeling “stuck” in the past—burdened by trauma, unable to move forward. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a powerful, evidence-based process that gently helps you reprocess painful memories and find relief. What Is EMDR Therapy? EMDR is a […]