by Kendra Doukas | Jan 13, 2021 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Kendra Doukas, Self Care
What does it mean to be triggered? Being “triggered” happens when something in your environment causes your central nervous system to go into fight or flight mode thus initiating physiological, emotional, and cognitive changes in your body. These changes cause all...
by Katie Godfrey | Jan 11, 2021 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Katie Godfrey
A panic attack, otherwise known as an anxiety attack, is when someone feels intensely overwhelmed. They can be caused by a life stressor, such as a divorce, death, or public speaking. Many times, though, they occur spontaneously for no apparent reason. Typically...
by Jenn Kloewer | Nov 30, 2020 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Demystifying Therapy, Healthy Relationships, Jenn Kloewer, Self Care
This year has been tough to say the very least. It seems like everyone I know has been hit by so many big and little things in their lives, which is on top of the pandemic and other current stressors. All of these things coming together at once is compounding...
by Kendra Doukas | Sep 21, 2020 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Kendra Doukas
As a therapist, I’m always impressed and heart-warmed to see people open up about their personal connection to mental health. Recently, quarterback to the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott, and his brother Tad Prescott took this plunge into vulnerability, showing us all...
by Mary Miller | Jul 3, 2020 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Mary Miller
Imagine you are driving in your car down the road on a clear day. You are navigating from point A to point B and can clearly see the road ahead and can anticipate when you need to turn. It seems so easy and effortless because you know this landscape and you trust...
by Joey Tadie | Jun 24, 2020 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Joey Tadie, Self Care
June is Men’s Mental Health Month, which is a good opportunity to take a look at patterns and habits to see where we can better optimize our health and relationships. This is especially useful as we consider how to manage the multitude of stressors present in our...