mental health
The idea of “setting boundaries” is often discussed in therapy, as it is a helpful and practical tool for improving your own mental health and the quality of your relationships. A personal boundary is a superficial line that distinguishes yourself and your personal comforts/discomforts, tolerances/intolerances, from another person or entity. Setting boundaries can be empowering and healing, and it can give you space away from toxic behaviors and things that are not serving you. So, in what…
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In today’s world, stress has become a chronic condition many of us struggle with. With how fast paced our lives are and the exposure we have to social media and the news, it’s no wonder this is becoming a growing issue. When we feel stressed or hear others say they’re feeling stressed what exactly does this mean? Stress is when your body feels an external threat and as a result enters “fight or flight” mode. “Fight or…
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Paula Gonzalez MA, LPC Information contained in this blog is strictly for educational purposes. Always talk to your doctor before making changes to your diet. With a busy life and many of the stresses that come with it, there are times it can be difficult to get a solid 8 hours of sleep, which is what most people need. Everyone has different needs for sleep that helps them feel great and function at their highest potential. Personally,…
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Paula Gonzalez MA, LPC Did you know that sleep impacts not only your physical health but your mental health as well? Most of us have experienced the symptoms of lack sleep, such as red burning eyes, headaches, feeling sluggish, reduction of coordinated, increased clumsiness and poor balance. But the lack of quality sleep on mental health are of interest and the focus of this blog. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the amount of sleep the average…
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Hannah Hopper The pattern goes like this. You’re sitting at work with a string of unanswered emails, a project that keeps getting kicked back no matter how many times you’ve met with your team, and a daunting number of tasks to complete for the day. So you pick up your phone and start scrolling to have temporary relief from the anxiety of the to-do list. And while becoming more focused can feel like a daunting task, there…
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Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified You’ve learned many methods to manage your emotional and physical health. You know that these skills work and you know that you should use them. But, you’re not. Why? You might think you’re lazy or forgetful. Yet, the reasons you’re not using coping skills can be complicated. Here are a few common reasons you may not be using your coping skills: You’ve convinced yourself that you don’t have the time. This…
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Amanda Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Winter has arrived. Some people love Winter. They feel content in the cold weather, the darkness, and the holiday season. Others don’t notice much of a difference in their moods during Winter. However, some people report a noticeable increase in depression, anxiety, and low energy during the Winter months. If your mood is negatively impacted by the Winter season there are many strategies you can try in order to cope. Socialize.…
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Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified “How are you?” “I’m fine.” “Are you really fine?” “No, but that’s not what you want to hear.” Do you truly want to know about someone’s well-being? If so, the question “how are you?” may not be the best option. The question “how are you?” tends to invite responses that are short, inaccurate, superficial, and polite. If that’s not want you want, then you might consider a few alternatives. I came…
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Do you understand what the term “non-binary” means? What about the pronoun “they”? The newest celebrity to state that they would like to be called by “they/them/theirs” pronouns is Sam Smith. The Meriam Webster Dictionary just included the word “they” as a pronoun of non-binary. This is huge for society as people have not accepted “they” as a pronoun of how people can identify themselves. So what exactly does this all mean to you, me, and to…
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We are constantly on the go and I feel like there are many times that I am not able to relax until I get into bed, if even that. We have such a need to keep on going and keep checking everything off our list until it is done for the day or until our bodies say “no more!”. What are some ways that you can relax more? Being able to relax not only your body, but…
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