Recently more and more research has shown the positive effects that art can have on military members in and outside of their service. As the fastest growing military population, female vets face particular obstacles. Here are 5 specific ways that female veterans can benefit from creative therapies. Helps Process Traumatic Experiences in a Safe Space […]
Creating a Mantra to help ease anxiety and stress
When I am working with clients who are struggling with anxiety, stress or are trying to reframe perfectionism, I often recommend several strategies, one of which is creating a personal mantra. This is a technique that can be used by anyone in all sorts of different situations. It’s also relatively easy to do and easy […]
#MeToo and Trauma Recovery
The topic of sexual assault, coercion, harassment, and abuse is sadly a common one in my day to day work as a women’s trauma therapist. Many women that come to my office are not always sharing their stories per se, rather they are dealing with the aftermath of the traumatic experience. The aftermath is usually […]
When De-Stressing Stresses You Out
A deadline is looming at work. A family member is ill or struggling. Your house is in disarray and there is always an endless pile of laundry to get through. There are dinners to make and lunches to prepare. Your anxiety feels like it is through the roof, yet the thought of carving out time […]
Managing Change with Mindfulness
Being human can be hard. There are often things that need to faced that we would rather not. Change is one of the parts of life that can be hard to navigate. We may want to dig in our heels and refuse (honestly, it may feel like the equivalent of a toddler temper tantrum). Some […]
How Seeing a Therapist Will Help You Weather the Storm
There are lots of memes about running being as good or better for you than seeing a therapist. For me, running and exercise are very much a part of my own “therapy” and I see so many parallels between the two. Running, in fact, is a metaphor that I often use with my clients and […]
Anxiety And The Worry-Go-Round
Anxiety and worry go hand in hand like hot fudge on an ice cream sundae. If you are a chronic worrier or perpetual overthinker, then chances are you have experienced the joys of the worry-go-round that is an anxious mind. You know what I’m talking about, right? You don’t remember buying a ticket to this […]
Simple Self-Care for Moms with Anxiety
Having anxiety when you’re a mom can be really frustrating. Anxiety gets in the way of having fun with your kids, a good night’s sleep, your relationships, and your overall well-being. On a good day, anxiety is a nuisance, an uninvited friend. On a bad day, anxiety is a monster intent on destroying you. In […]
Self-Care: Lessons From Our Moms And Messages To Our Kids
Sometimes self-care for a mom is just not the top priority. For example, you know it’s bad when you’re consumed with the fear that another mom will notice your hideously un-manicured feet at your kid’s baseball game and yet, this is where I tend to find myself around the month of June every year. My […]
The Edge of Your Comfort Zone
People often seek counseling because they are no longer able to tolerate some element or elements in their lives. Many times, things have reached a point of crisis, a place of unbearable discomfort, of anxiety, of depression, or relational stress. You might come into my office at that first appointment wanting a “fix.” You might […]