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Ask a Therapist: How to Manage Mental Health During a Pandemic [Video]

As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety is normal. Many people are feeling worried, afraid, or are struggling with boredom and isolation. Loss of income, disconnection from social support networks, and other factors make it difficult for us to rely on our usual sources of stability and comfort. As therapists, we want to help address… Continue reading Ask a Therapist: How to Manage Mental Health During a Pandemic [Video]

How Big Life Transitions Impact Your Mental Health

Almost all of us experience moments of transition in life that are so impactful they can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and depleted. Change is often difficult to manage, and even the happiest moments in life such as a new job, getting married, or having children can produce unexpected stress and strain on our mental… Continue reading How Big Life Transitions Impact Your Mental Health

What is Trauma? [Video]

What is Trauma? [Transcript] What is trauma? Trauma is both a psychological and physiological experience. It occurs as a result of a severely distressing event, or a series of such events, that exceed a person’s normal capacity to cope. Trauma comes with a shock to a person’s nervous system, a sense of overwhelming, loss of… Continue reading What is Trauma? [Video]

5 Tips to Reduce Anxiety Before a Stressful Event

Sweaty palms, increased heart rate, racing thoughts, negative self-talk, and nervous tics…We’ve all been there.  These are just some of the common reactions we have right before a stressful event.  It can seem like we have no control over the anxiety, which typically leaves us feeling powerless and even MORE anxious. One of my earliest… Continue reading 5 Tips to Reduce Anxiety Before a Stressful Event