by Lauren | Jun 3, 2019 | Stress Management, Substance abuse, Therapy
What is a trigger for substance use? A trigger is a situation, event, or feeling that happens and causes an individual to want to use substances. Triggers are categorized into two types: internal and external. Triggers can occur for individuals who use substances...
by Lauren | May 4, 2019 | Therapy
Therapy is a big step for most people. For some, having a loved one suggest therapy may feel like an insult. Despite the progress we’ve made surrounding mental health stigma, it still exists. Many people are quick to see a doctor if they are having nagging back pain...
by Lauren | Apr 27, 2019 | Therapy
Our world is rapidly moving forward in the digital age. Healthcare has notoriously been behind on keeping up with the changing landscape. LMV Counseling is keeping up with these trends and offers private, confidential online counseling. We often encounter...
by Lauren | Apr 20, 2019 | Anxiety, Self-care, Stress Management
Is anxiety a physical experience? Anxiety activates our a branch of our nervous system, called the sympathetic branch. The sympathetic branch is better known as the fight or flight response. When we are faced with a threat, our bodies will either fight the threat,...
by Lauren | Apr 13, 2019 | Marriage, Mindfulness, Self-care
The number one predictor of a relationship that will succeed is attention. Simple as that. Your relationship needs love and nurturing, no matter how short or long you’ve been together. The uniqueness of the romantic relationship means that you have chosen that...
