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Having a Panic Attack?

October 6, 2021

Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified  Panic attacks can be terrifying, as you may feel as though you are losing control of your mind or body. Here are the common symptoms of a panic attack: Racing heart beat Shortness of breath Nausea Chest tightness Dry mouth Sweating Chills/hot flashes  Numbness/tingling Headache Intense fear/anxiety  Tightness in throat  Feeling faint/dizzy Feeling detached from the world or yourself  A feeling of impending doom  If you experience a panic attack, what…

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How Can My Vagus Nerve Treat PTSD?

October 5, 2021

Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified  The vagus nerve has received a lot of attention from the psychology and medical research communities. This is because this nerve may play an integral part in treating physical and psychological illnesses in the future. In fact, there is preliminary evidence that stimulation of the vagus nerve may help treat depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and inflammatory bowel disease (Breit, 2018). Trauma researchers have focused on the vagus nerve as a…

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Is This Normal? When to Leave Your Therapist

October 4, 2021

Hannah Hopper, LPC Some signs of a bad therapist are easier to spot than others. If your therapist is shaming you or insulting you, that’s a good indication to find someone else. And when looking out for the warning signs, it’s important to remember that therapists aren’t perfect; they’re people too and will make mistakes like everyone else. If there’s something your therapist is doing that’s bothering you, consider talking to them about it to see if…

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How To Know When It’s Time To Break Up With Your Therapist

October 3, 2021

Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC  Sometimes therapy or counseling is all you need to get through a difficult period. However, you may find yourself sitting in your counselor’s office wondering, “Is this therapy really working?” The reason could be as simple as the two of you not clicking or as complex as an awful therapist at what they do. It’s better to say when something isn’t working for you than to suffer silently in despair. Here’s how you…

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The Inner Child: What is it and Why is it Important?

October 2, 2021

Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC  No matter who we are or where we are from, we will experience pain- whether through neglect, abuse, death, or disease. We are all human and thus, we will all sustain emotional injury throughout our lifetime. Many of these wounds, however, will be experienced in childhood, as we are at a pivotal stage in development and tend to be more vulnerable. Any wrongdoing done to us at such a tender age in life…

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Codependency: What Is It and How Can We Heal From it?

October 1, 2021

Mary-Lauren O’Crowley  Sometimes referred to as relationship addiction, codependency is a learned behavior through which an individual comes to rely heavily on their partner, often forgoing their own needs and desires in the process. This gravely impacts the individual’s ability to have a mutually healthy and satisfying relationship. A codependent individual may take on the role of a caregiver in meeting the physical, emotional, or psychological needs of their partner or their friends and family.   The codependent…

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What Is Attachment and Why Is It Important?

September 30, 2021

Mary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC  Have you ever wondered how certain people are drawn to others? What makes an anxious, insecure and often clingy young lady drawn to a self-absorbed and avoidant young man? Why does an unemotional female seem to always be drawn to a man who feels a need to get desperately validated? What is the basis for toxic relationships? The answer to these questions is often accounted for by therapists in the sum of two…

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Is Resentment Present In Your Relationship?

September 29, 2021

To answer this question, one must first ask, how does resentment find its way into your relationship? Resentment is defined as “a feeling of bitterness, animosity, or hostility elicited by something or someone perceived as insulting or injurious (APA, 2020).” An article from BetterHelp (2020) has broken down resentment into three components: persistent anger, unfair treatment, and dwelling on upsetting experiences. Persistent anger is pretty much what it sounds like. It’s a feeling of anger, or even…

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How Can I Reduce Stress Within the Work Environment? Part 1

August 30, 2021

As the return to “normal” quickly approaches, so too does the return to working in an office, changing out of sweatpants and socializing with colleagues. If this thought stresses you out, or if you’ve begun working from the office and are feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. While these feelings are very valid and real, they are not permanent. Humans are incredibly adaptable and resilient beings, as we saw March of last year. While there will certainly be…

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How Can I Overcome Financial Abuse?

August 29, 2021

Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Financial abuse occurs more often than you think. If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing financial abuse, please read my blog, “Are You Experiencing Financial Abuse?” If you’re experiencing financial abuse, it’s important to take steps to reestablish your financial safety. Every person’s situation is different, so please keep that in mind, as some of the suggestions here may not apply to you.  Consider taking these actions in order to overcome financial…

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