Have you ever considered that animals may be an effective aspect of trauma treatment? Today we are going to explore the research on animals as a tool for the management and treatment of trauma and PTSD symptoms and consider the benefits that animal ownership may have for those who are trauma survivors. 

Recovering from an abusive or toxic spiritual environment can be a complex and emotionally painful experience for many reasons. One being, our spiritual environment is a place where we often seek peace, help, goodness, truth, and genuine human connection.

Take some time to explore what is treatment-resistant depression, and what those who receive this diagnosis of treatment-resistant depression may be able to do in order to work towards better health and wellness and management of the symptoms.

Learning to regulate emotional responses is an important part of child development, which means that some moments that lack emotional regulation will be a part of the growing process. So how can parents tackle some of these moments where their child is overwhelmed without becoming overwhelmed themselves?

Has anyone ever told you that your living space, whether it be a home, an apartment, or a garage studio can be a tool for alleviating your depression symptoms? Sounds wild right? Allow me to explain. 

When we picture “self-care”, many of us imagine bubble baths, an extravagant day spent doing things that bring us pleasure; however, these methods alone are not always accessible while we may be feeling anxious at work, waking up in the middle of the night with a panic attack, or trying to hold in our tears driving from one appointment to the other. 

So what are the best ways to parent in a digital age? What are the best strategies for maintaining safety and monitoring behaviors? Should parents snoop or look at records of digital activity without their children know? 

It’s an exciting time full of celebration, goal completion, and exciting next steps. But this time of transition can also be a time of significant anxiety for graduates.

Take a look at the research concerning exercise and its impact on anxiety management.

We clock those hours from 8 to 5, Monday through Friday, hoping and waiting for Friday at five o’clock to arrive. We have dreams of a relaxing and fun weekend, but too often, the stress, anxiety, and worries associated with work creep into that precious time off on the weekends.  Can you relate?

Have you been labeled an overachiever? Have you ever wondered what might be feeling that drive for perfection and achievement? Did you know that many overachievers are actually fueled by feelings of fear and anxiety?

You make the decision to start therapy. You read through the profiles and find a provider. You make your appointment. You attend your first session, and something just doesn’t seem right. What do you do when you do not feel like you are connecting with your therapist?

Flashbacks are one of the more common trauma experiences and symptoms that are experienced by trauma survivors, and while they are common for trauma therapists to work with, those experiencing flashbacks often  find them scary, distressing, confusing, disorienting, and very uncomfortable

With greater and greater awareness and discussion on the impact of trauma, there is a growing conversation on the types of experiences that can be a form of trauma. Today, we will discuss poverty as a form of trauma and discuss the impacts of property on those who experience it. 

Learn more about this resource for professionals who are exposed to trauma as a part of their career and professional work.

Many people have experienced new levels of stress and financial instability resulting from many of these factors. Financial instability or uncertainty has been correlated with increased anxiety and decreased mental well-being.

While many of the stress factors associated with the loss of a job are not within the control of the individual who has experienced the job loss, there are a few steps that you can take to manage the impact of job loss on your mental health and wellness.

Many people are familiar with the phenomenon of postpartum depression, but did you know that postpartum anxiety may be almost as common?

The Hispanic community in the United States faces a number of barriers when it comes to accessing therapy services in Spanish. Despite being one of the fastest-growing populations in the country.

Pet ownership is one lifestyle change that many people are considering when thinking about constructing a life that optimizes fulfillment and reduces anxiety in the long term.