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Can Anxiety Hurt my Body?
Anxiety in Your Body Ever had a belly ache and hot sweat right before a big presentation? How about “insomnia" at night because you’re thinking of all of the things that can go wrong tomorrow? Feeling like your heart is going to beat out of your chest or like you're...
What is Trauma?
WRITTEN BY: MARQUIA CALDWELL, LPC “Trauma is much more than a story about the past…trauma is re-experienced in the present, not as a story, but as profoundly disturbing physical sensations and emotions that may be associated with memories of past trauma” -Bessel van...
Anxiety- What is it?
WRITTEN BY: KIMBERLY ALANIZ, LCSW-S Nearly every individual will experience symptoms of anxiety in their lifetime. In fact, small amounts of anxiety aren’t necessarily a bad thing. So, can anxiety be good? Or even helpful? The answer is, yes! Like other emotions,...
What to Expect When You’re Expecting…Your First Counseling Appointment
Thinking of your first session with your counselor can be scary. But rest assured, it’s not as scary as you think. This blog below will go over some expectations you can have for your first meeting with your new counselor. How a Counselor is Different than a Doctor To...
How to Help a Loved One who has Anxiety
Coping with anxiety is difficult for the person going through it. Also true for the people around them. Family members and close friends impacted by having a loved one struggle with anxiety is difficult too. This blog focuses 3 easy ways a loved one can support their...
Self-Sabotage and Why We Do It
What is Self-Sabotage Self sabotage is the result of self inflicted, subconscious or conscious actions or thoughts to derail one’s success. In short, self sabotage is screwing yourself over on purpose. Why would anyone do such a thing? Contrary to popular belief, you...
What is Analysis Paralysis?
The Definition of Analysis Paralysis Analysis paralysis. Just look at those two words alone- I bet you can figure out what it might be. I’ve seen this term appear more frequently throughout the years with a particular precedence among the young adult community....
What is Quality of Life?
WRITTEN BY: MARQUIA CALDWELL, LPC Quality of life is the degree to which you are healthy, comfortable, and able to participate in or enjoy life. It’s often reflected in your physical, mental, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. The definition of quality of life...
Mommy Guilt- and Why it feels so Heavy.
If you’re a working mother who struggles with “mommy guilt" this blog is for you. This blog will review the difference between mommy guilt and mommy shame and why it feels so heavy to experience it. For those of you who have heard of the renowned Brene Brown, much of...
5 Easy Ways to Manage Anxiety
WRITTEN BY: KIMBERLY ALANIZ, LCSW-S Do you feel like getting your anxiety under control seems too hard? Below are 5 easy things you can do today to get you anxiety under control- and each just take few minutes. 1.Step away from the caffeine Although coffee affects...
The Best Way to Combat a Panic Attack
Your heart feels like it’s going to beat out of your chest. Suddenly your temperature is rising. You’re getting a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach and feel like you’re out of breath. It’s getting harder to pace your breathing and your thoughts feel out of...
3 Reasons Why Finding a Counselor Can Be So Hard
Why is it so hard to find a counselor? After weeks of looking, you’re starting to think Maybe it’s best to just quit. You’re faced with multiple barriers you hadn’t even considered that leave you with thoughts like, Wait, how much does counseling cost? You don’t take...