Understanding Stress vs. Anxiety: A Natural Response to Life's Challenges There has been a growing interest in anxiety, and many of my clients frequently inquire about the distinction between stress and anxiety. In this
Emotional regulation and Addiction Technology Series Part 1 of 3 Addiction is a subject that has been fascinating and devastating to society since the beginning of time. Although the specific substance or behavior that
Childhood Trauma as a predictor of Adult Functionality The verdict is in concerning whether trauma experienced in our childhood has lasting effects on how healthy we are as adults. Kaiser Permanente conducted the ACES
Top 4 Reasons why Seasonal Changes Effect Mental Health Changes in the seasons bring about changes in our lifestyles. One of the most drastic transitions that we experience is in the fall and winter
Healing an insecure attachment through mindfulness Early in my career as a therapist I did a lot of work with people involved in the criminal justice system and subsequently saw a lot of casualties of
The Many Sizes and Shapes of Trauma The word trauma often invokes images of soldiers in combat or of physical or sexual abuse, usually a violent experience. A more recent understanding of trauma asserts that
How can therapy help me? For many people the negative connotations of going to therapy have long been a barrier to getting started. Fears that going to therapy means that “there is something wrong with
