How Somatic Experiencing Can Treat Anxiety
Guest blog by Courtney Rolla MA, LCPC, SEP Did you know that anxiety is a normal emotion? We all experience anxiety at different points in our lives and to varying degrees. While cognitive symptoms like worry and racing thoughts are a big part of anxiety, you can’t always think your way out of […]
How Childhood Trauma can Contribute to Depression
Guest blog by Karen Kuhlman, LSW, CADC Have you wondered how childhood trauma can contribute to depression? The mental health community has widespread agreement that there is a correlation between the experience of childhood trauma and the development of depression in adulthood. I’ll explore the how in this article. But first, what exactly is childhood […]
Anxiety and Relationships
image from https://www.verywellmind.com/why-relationships-fail-5206956 Guest blog by Aaron Johnson, LCPC Ever wondered about the interaction of anxiety and relationships? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 1 in 5 American adults report having had an anxiety disorder in the past year, and almost a third of Americans will have an anxiety disorder in their […]
Preparing College Students to Maintain Their Mental Health
Guest blog by Sheri Leasure, LCSW Stores across the country are stocking aisles with storage bins, twin XL sheets and teen-friendly snacks in readiness for the onslaught of parents preparing their college kids to head away from home and move into their dorms. For many first-year college students and their parents, this season is […]
20 Life Transition Quotes for Change
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, E-RYT Life transitions are hard – there are no two ways about it. Even though you will experience many transitions throughout your lifetime, you may not always feel like putting out the welcome sign. That’s possibly because life transitions mean change and leaving behind what you know and […]