Compulsive Grip

Compulsive Behaviors and The Impact on Loved Ones: How to Tighten or Loosen the Grip Compulsive behaviors can profoundly affect not only those who suffer from them but also their loved ones. The struggle with compulsions is often an internal battle fraught with conflict and emotional turmoil. Understanding and compassion from family and friends can […]

Bridge, Not a Boulder

Be a Bridge Through Healing, not a Boulder Impeding Healing “When you’re weary, feeling small; when tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all. I’m on your side. Oh when times get rough, and friends just can’t be found; Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down…” Simon & Garfunkle, Bridge […]

Brainspotting

Brainspotting Therapy is The Mind-Body Connection for Healing Trauma What is Brainspotting? Brainspotting is a revolutionary new approach to therapy developed by David Grand, Ph.D. Through his experiences with clients doing EMDR, he recognized that many clients able to process at deeper levels. And it happens when they focus at a specific spot in their field of vision. […]

Anxiety Symptoms

Anxiety Symptoms & Signs of Anxiety Anxiety Symptoms and Helping Teens and Adults with Anxiety We have all been there: Sweaty palms, heart racing, trouble breathing normally, and many other somatic (physical) anxiety symptoms. Anxiety is a normal part of life, sometimes even healthy. Unfortunately, for many teens seeking help and adults, severe anxiety is […]

Happy Children

Happy Children – Thinking Positively, Is it Having Positive Effects on Your Children? “Cheer up!” “Don’t worry. Be happy.” “Put a smile on your face; make the world a better place.” “The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters.” We tell our children, “Don’t be […]

Focus

Home Panic Attack, Anxiety 14 Hours, 2 Rattlesnakes, Bruised and Cut – Focus On Something Else My first Panic Attack. A couple of years ago, my cousins were visiting from out of town for the Summer. They asked if I would like to go hiking with them, and of course, I enthusiastically said yes! I […]