Quick and Easy Ways to Control Anxiety Author: Stephanie Camins - MA, LPC When an individual is suddenly exposed to a threatening situation there is an increase in adrenaline levels resulting in rapid breathing and heart palpitations. These reactions integrate and activate stress hormones. Stress hormones in turn increase the blood glucose level, this [...]
Stress and Relationships Author: Taylor Roach - MA, Intern Coping with Stress and Why it is Important to Experience Stress in Relationship Coping with stress, especially when stress is experienced by each person in a partnership, can seem overwhelming! Here are some things to know and tips to combat the negativity and brokenness that is [...]
The Bullying Epidemic Author: Jenna DeRosa Bullying is a social crisis. The impact of social media has catapulted bullying into a 24 hour a day problem for youth. Each teenager has a unique and different experience, but all have one thing in common, psychological pain. Ignoring and postponing treatment can cause long-term and life-altering [...]
Sexual Predators and Human Trafficking: What signs to look for Author: Jenna DeRosa Human trafficking is a rising issue in our society and impacts many people. It is prevalent in all countries and even extends locally into your neighborhood. The primary type of human trafficking involves children under 18 being persuaded into commercial sex [...]
The Narrative Therapy Approach Author: Taylor Roach - MA, Intern Narrative therapy is a way for people to empower themselves and live the life that most aligns with how they want to be. It empowers the client to take the lead in their own therapy and toward change. The narrative therapy approach is also [...]
10 Ways to Combat Holiday Stress Author: Stephanie Camins - MA, LPC Holiday stress can turn even the most spirited of us from jolly into jaded. Love them or hate them, the holidays are upon us again. The normal hustle and bustle of life with the endless to do list has just quadrupled with [...]
Tips for Setting Boundaries During the Holidays Author: Stephanie Camins - MA, LPC The holiday season can be stressful and overwhelming. Emotions you manage all year long often get amped up during the holidays. The hustle and bustle strains our schedules, finances and waist band. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, tired, stressed, sad [...]
How much alcohol is too much? When should this be addressed in the therapy room? When should you speak up? Author: Jenna DeRosa Have you noticed yourself drinking more than usual? Needing a glass or two of wine after work? Did one glass of wine turn into needing the whole bottle? Finding yourself [...]
How to Build A Support System Author: Stephanie Camins - MA, LPC Isolation is a major cause of depression in adults. As we move into adult responsibilities: work, parenting, marriages, we tend to let our relationships fade into the background. You may not be exposed to groups of people in your daily life like [...]
What Is Resiliency? Author: Stephanie Camins - MA, LPC Resilience is referred to often in emotional wellness circles but typically without adequately describing the importance of having or attaining this quality. Any challenging life circumstance that creates a flood of emotion and a perceived loss of control can challenge our ability to cope. [...]
