To most of us in the Northern Hemisphere, October is the time of year when the days are getting shorter, the nights longer, and the weather colder. For many of us those cloudy, chilly days are more than just an inconvenience or a reminder to winterize our house. Like Major Depressive Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder … Continue reading 4 Steps for Beating the Winter Blues
How to choose good self-help resources, pt 3
“In recent years, more Americans will seek mental health information from the Internet or attend a self-help group than will consult all mental health professionals combined. Self-help is, frankly, big business. According to recent market research, Americans spend an estimated $10 billion a year on self-improvement products!” I'm writing the same quote on all three … Continue reading How to choose good self-help resources, pt 3
How to choose good self-help resources, pt 2
"In recent years, more Americans will seek mental health information from the Internet or attend a self-help group than will consult all mental health professionals combined. Self-help is, frankly, big business. According to recent market research, Americans spend an estimated $10 billion a year on self-improvement products!" That's how I started my last post. Today … Continue reading How to choose good self-help resources, pt 2
How to choose good self-help resources
In recent years, more Americans will seek mental health information from the Internet or attend a self-help group than will consult all mental health professionals combined. Self-help is, frankly, big business. According to recent market research, Americans spend an estimated $10 billion a year on self-improvement products! While it is big business, it's not always … Continue reading How to choose good self-help resources
Breathing Skills for Panic Attacks, part 3
Here we are in part three! Hopefully by now you'll have been practicing regularly, and have an increased ability to breathe correctly in a way that can be applied during periods of anxiety or panic. Now that you're able to breathe at a slower rate, it's time to practice in a variety of places, not … Continue reading Breathing Skills for Panic Attacks, part 3
Breathing Skills for Panic Attacks, part 2
Last time I discussed a basic breathing skill. Let me ask some questions of you: Did you feel like you were getting the air down toward your stomach? This is what diaphragm breathing feels like Are you getting symptoms of anxiety when you practice? If you do, it's probably due to breathing a little fast … Continue reading Breathing Skills for Panic Attacks, part 2
Breathing skills for panic attacks, part 1
As I've noted before, panic attacks can be pretty awful. What most people don't know (or don't believe) is that panic attacks are not actually harmful. This is why the first stage of counseling or therapy is focused on education about what panic attacks are, what can cause them, what they do and what they … Continue reading Breathing skills for panic attacks, part 1
How to be in a relationship with someone who has PTSD
Maybe you don't have PTSD, but someone you love does. A spouse, significant other, parent, child, other relative. They may not seem like the person you knew before. You love them but aren't sure how to support them. What do you do? Here are some tips. Gain some knowledge! The first thing to do is … Continue reading How to be in a relationship with someone who has PTSD
Do’s and Don’ts for a good night’s sleep
Sleep. So many of us take a good night's sleep for granted, until we hit a time in our lives when it seems like some elusive unicorn we start chasing and can't quite catch. Insomnia can be very difficult for anyone who has it. Let me share some information that can be helpful for those … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts for a good night’s sleep
How to find the right therapist for you when searching online
You've decided the problems or challenges you have need the attention of a professional, and have decided to seek one out. Congratulations, that decision takes courage. The first thing I tell clients during our initial session is how much I respect their decision to push out of their comfort zone and talk to me. After … Continue reading How to find the right therapist for you when searching online
