by Cynthia Pollet | published Dec 16, 2024 | Couples, Mindfulness, Stress Management
The song, Flowers, by Miley Cyrus speaks of a person who has gone through a break-up, recognizing that all the things her partner had done (and things her partner neglected to do) she can do for herself. It got me thinking about self-care. Take-aways in this article...
by Jordan Gregory | published Sep 12, 2024 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Stress Management
Panic attacks are easily one of the scariest and most distressing psychological experiences an individual might have. They tend to come on seemingly out of nowhere (but more on that later), escalate quickly, and leave you feeling that you just endured a near-death...
by Kelly Boprie | published Jan 29, 2021 | Parenting, Stress Management
Life gets busy, and gets busy fast. Between work, carting kids to and from school and their activities, errand running, church, volunteering, the schedule gets packed, and gets packed fast. Even think about when someone you run into or say hello to asks you how you...
by Cynthia Pollet | published Nov 25, 2020 | Mindfulness, Stress Management
Watching the heavy, gentle snow drift down between the trees outside my windows today, I began to consider the value of solitude. When I’m by myself, it can be a wonderful opportunity of uninterrupted contemplation. But here’s the thing: sometimes solitude can seem...
by Dave Thornsen, PsyD | published Sep 14, 2020 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
The issue of control is a topic that comes up frequently in therapy sessions. It can be a complicated and confusing topic for people while they are struggling. When a person senses they are losing control they often begin to feel anxious. The other side of the coin is...
by Sarah Ingram | published Apr 30, 2020 | Stress Management, Wellness
We all miss a number of things at the moment, but I’ve been missing my car. That rusted out, dented in, squeaky wipers, 2001 hatchback Ford Focus (aka silver fox named Hank the Tank) has long been a safe space for this counselor to drive home after a long day of work....
by Joe Paul | published Apr 13, 2020 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Stress Management
Like many Americans, late in the night and early in the morning the glow of a smartphone lights up my face. Technology has made a tap on a screen the possibility of a continual visual portal for coronavirus and economic concerns. With the government discussing social...
by Abraham Bilyeu | published Apr 3, 2020 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Stress Management
As we move into the second week of Michigan’s stay-at-home order, many of us are feeling the stress of schools and daycares closing, job loss or job uncertainty, all while continuously checking our news feeds to see the latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. During...
by Todd Monroe | published Mar 30, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Stress Management
As I sit in my home during the current COVID-19- related state of emergency, I am confronted with the reality that there is a lot of time on my hands to think, and a lot of fodder to think upon. From daily news announcements, to the online commentary and “non-news”,...
