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Self-care is a word most of us have used or heard of. It is all about taking care of you- so you can be at your healthiest! By practicing self care it allows you to do your job effectively, focus, put the time and energy into your relationships. By practicing self-care daily you can in…
A lot of people are familiar with the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. Acute stress disorder is the bodies response immediately following a traumatic event. Although the symptoms are very similar between the two, the major difference is that acute stress disorder can last up to one month in duration following the traumatic event, whereas…
What is a flashback? When you experience a traumatic, or ongoing traumatic, events, you may experience flashbacks. This is when you have intrusive memories, feelings, or thoughts about the event and feel like you are back in that moment it happened. You can also feel like they are happening in the present moment. When a…
There are a lot of ways you may read about how to decrease panic attacks or anxiety in general. There are quick and effective ways to decrease panic related symptoms by activating your vagus nerve. Your vagus nerve is part of your parasympathetic nervous system, which is also known as your calming nervous system. Your…
I often, when talking about anxiety and panic related symptoms, have people tell me that they have anxiety attacks, not panic attacks. I sometimes will have people ask me if they are the same thing, or what the differences are between the two. This blog post will help you understand what they are and…
What are cognitive distortions? The APA defines cognitive distortions as “faulty or inaccurate thinking, perception, or belief. An example is overgeneralization. Cognitive distortion is a normal psychological process that can occur in all people to a greater or lesser extent.” Essentially, we all use these thought patterns at some point. However, when you tend to use…
What is Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)? Accelerated Resolution Therapy is a newer, evidenced based therapy developed by Laney Rosenweig. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) states ART is an effective psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress (PTSD), depression, and personal resilience. Equally important, it can also be useful to treat anxiety and phobias as well….
“Where you look affects how you feel” – David Grand Brainspotting is based off the theory that emotions from trauma can become stunk in your body which can lead to both physical and mental aliments. Brainspotting is a newer cutting-edge treatment that focuses on the brain body connection. This type of therapy is known as…
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is a treatment modality that combines both talk therapy and rapid eye movements or other form of stimulation such as tapping, hand buzzers, and sounds. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy was originally developed in 1987 by a psychologist named Francine Shapiro. There are detailed procedures and protocols…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely known form of talk therapy. It was developed in the 1960’s by Aaron Beck. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you learn how to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that are influencing your emotions or behaviors. Through CBT these thoughts are identified, challenged, and replaced with more helpful…