Chill Out With Grounding
During times of high emotional distress, it is important to be able to get out of your head; specifically, to get some respite from the thoughts that continue to fuel …
Holiday Blues
As a counselor, I see a similar trend roll around every year after Thanksgiving, the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season. Some clients come in and complain of unexplained feelings …
Set Yourself Free from Extreme People-Pleasing
Most people value the character trait of being thoughtful and considerate of others’ feelings; being sensitive to those around you in an effort to make them feel comfortable or happy. …
EMDR: An Approach to Trauma
Many people who deal with trauma struggle to understand why they are so affected by traumatic incident(s) in their lives. Two people can witness or experience the same type of …
When Being Positive Doesn’t Work
At some point in your life, you have probably either been told or told someone else “be positive” when faced with a challenging situation or negative emotions. What this means …
