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. [...]
Can PTSD be Cured? Author: Stephanie Camins - MA, LPC Chronic PTSD results from prolonged exposure to traumatic events and an inability to manage the symptoms of PTSD. PTSD does not get better with time alone and medication has shown limited positive impact on resolving trauma. A traumatic event is unchangeable. The event [...]
As 2016 comes to a close and 2017 begins, many of us reflect on what we have accomplished in the last year and what we want to achieve in the coming year. I’ve always used four specific categories as they seem to cover all the growth areas I like to focus on.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, occurs in approximately 8.7% of the population over their lifetimes according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5.
What to do about depression? Treating depression is a three pronged strategy focusing on thoughts, feelings and actions. Find out how to move forward.
Why am I depressed? One in five people will struggle with depression at some point in their lives. What is depression? What to do about depression?
What is a panic attack? A panic attack is a sudden, unexpected surge in adrenaline which occurs in the absence of any apparent danger. The signs of a panic attack?
Panic attacks affect over 5% of the population. The symptoms of a panic attack can be intense and unexplainable. When panic attacks, implementing coping strategies
When panic attacks it takes control of your body and mind. Signs of a panic attack include rapid heartbeat, hyperventilation, sweaty palms, and dizziness.
Stress, anxiety, depression and anger are a part of life. Use these 10 steps to resolve these difficult feelings and increase satisfaction in your life.
