The Benefits of Stress

Stress. Just seeing or hearing that word might evoke a reaction out of you, for most of us this is not a new topic, in fact, it is an issue that we are all too familiar with. Whether you are overworked, underpaid, bogged down with school or bills, young or old, we all...

Lapse vs. Relapse

A lapse or relapse is a dysregulation of neurochemicals, a return to old behaviors.  We hear the terms lapse and relapse used often in reference to people who use substances.  But we can also apply it to other behaviors, such as acting out in rage or anger,...

35 Ways to De-Stress

  Take advantage of summer’s lax schedules to reset your system. Here are 35 ways you can actively choose calm and lower anxiety: Accept your anxiety and name your feelings. Color. Journal. Breathe deeply. Sleep. Talk to a friend on the phone. Listen to...

Coping with Difficult Emotions? Go Back to the ABCs

Have you ever found yourself dealing with feelings that are overwhelming?  When that happens, do you find yourself stuck on a particular thought?  This often happens for those who experience disturbing events that don’t seem to have a resolution. That...

Grief: What can I expect?

The short answer – everyone experiences grief differently. The long answer – let me explain. Now each of us most likely has experienced some form of grief, whether from a loss, a move, or grieving something that you never had to begin with. Life here on...