by Lauren | Dec 22, 2018 | Self-care, Stress Management, Therapy
Minecraft, Fortnight, Candy Crush, or Call of Duty. All of these video games are popular and they are here to stay. The evolution of handheld devices and smartphones make it possible for gaming to happen whenever the person wants to play. The online community of...
by Lauren | Dec 15, 2018 | Anxiety, Self-care, Therapy
What do you love most about therapy? Being a therapist excites and fulfills me. I truly believe it is what I was meant to do with my life. I work a lot with people who have experienced some very difficult experiences in their lives and the absolute raw strength that...
by Lauren | Oct 6, 2018 | Anxiety, Therapy
Anxiety can manifest in different people different ways. Some experience anxiety primarily physically, like an upset stomach or racing heart. Others may recognize their anxiety as primarily psychological, like racing thoughts and difficulty concentrating. Regardless...
by Lauren | Aug 25, 2018 | Substance abuse, Therapy
How do you find out if you need an addiction specialist? There are several standardized addiction assessments that are easy to administer at a physician’s office, the emergency department, or even on college campuses. These are typically brief and short to identify...
by Lauren | Aug 4, 2018 | Self-care, Stress Management, Substance abuse, Therapy
Thinking Outside the Box For Addiction Treatment By Kimberly Hayes When we think about addiction recovery, our minds usually go to traditional methods: rehabilitation centers, 12-step programs, and counseling. It’s the default for most addicts trying to get sober. But...
by Lauren | Jul 7, 2018 | Emotions, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Therapy
Thoughts vs Emotions “I feel bad.” “That makes me feel some type of way.” “I feel like having pizza for dinner.” Popular culture has used feelings and thoughts interchangeable. Despite the word ‘feel’ in the above statements, those are examples of thoughts. This can...
