I am starting a new series of blogs about anxiety, panic attacks, and some ways to break free of the prison they can hold us in. In the next several weeks I will be addressing the signs and symptoms, root causes, and ways of addressing and overcoming anxiety and panic...
Mental health is about more than just counseling. It is also about proper self-care. Self-care is essentially just doing things that are good for you. Things that relieve stress, feel good, and help you generally enjoy life. There are things that we need to do daily...
Anxiety Props: 5 Props That Keep Anxiety Going Guest blog by Jumoke Omojola. You might use blocks as supports when trying to maintain poses and posture during yoga. You might also use props to keep something in position, keep it from closing, falling or crashing. For...
I’m an introvert. I also love talking with people. Impossible you say? Well, the two aren’t mutually exclusive. I consider myself to be a “social introvert” because while I enjoy spending time alone, I still enjoy social interaction. Being introverted doesn’t...
I’ve spent a fair bit of time in the counseling office as a counselor and some as a client as well. On my journey I have learned quite a bit and continue to learn every day. There are a lot of things that could go on this list, but I’ll keep it to just a few for now....
Mindfulness meditation is a big thing in the psychology world these days. There is a lot of research showing the benefits of meditating. Check out the American Mindfulness Research Association if you want to read more on that. Simply put, mindfulness meditation is the...