Why Is It So Hard to Relax? Tips for Managing Anxiety and Stress
Clients come into our office all the time saying that they feel chronically stressed, overwhelmed and burnt out yet do not know how to relax. This feels foolish to them because, “Who doesn’t know how to relax?” (their words, not ours). In reality, most people do not know how to relax unless they practice it because, believe it or not, relaxation is a skill and not as natural a muscle as we believe. Don’t believe it? Let’s talk some more about our relaxation response system.
Dealing with Grief and Death by Suicide Resources
I wish I could say I had not been touched by grief and loss but, of course, I am a human being and have been. Some of the most poignant losses in my life were those who died by suicide. With someone who dies of natural causes or disease, there can be regret when looking back on memories of the relationship and wishing that something different had been said or done. Sometimes people have been able to reconcile the bigger instances of challenge with that person before they died and can have more peace and acceptance.
Using Bilateral Stimulation to Deal with Big Emotions
DBT Can Help Feelings Be Less Scary
Self-Care During the Holidays
The Top Myths About Feelings
The ABC’s of Dealing with Conflict and Triggers
Coping with the Ugly News
Living as an Introvert
Coping with Pandemic Anxiety
From ‘Good vs. Bad’ Feelings to Just ‘Feelings’
The Solutions are Simple, But Not Easy
Anxiety: Our Fear Reflex on Overdrive
New Year, New Goals?
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Dealing with Procrastination