They say this is the most wonderful time of the year, but for those of us who struggle with seasonal mood fluctuations, it often isn’t. I always try to make an effort to enter this season on the offense, instead of playing defense. Here are five things that could be triggering anxiety and mood instability … Continue reading Five Things Triggering Anxiety over the Holidays
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Dear 2020 – A Letter of Loss
Dear 2020, I recently heard that it may be helpful to write a letter as a way to process grief and loss. Because loss comes in many different forms and there is no one size fits all to grief, I want to say goodbye to you and process my losses in a way that makes … Continue reading Dear 2020 – A Letter of Loss
Handling Grief Over the Holidays
December is never an easy month for me. Even in the years I decide to get a head start on my "seasonal lows," I often end up getting hit by an intense overwhelm at some point during the month. This year, thanks to the added Covid-related stress, it feels like my winter blues got a … Continue reading Handling Grief Over the Holidays
How EMDR Teaches Your Brain to Process Trauma and Find Healing
Everyone has experienced trauma in some form in their lifetimes. The fact that trauma is stored in the body is well-documented, and the various tools and therapies being developed for healing continue to amaze me. This is why I was so excited to take an entire podcast episode and devote it to one revolutionary healing … Continue reading How EMDR Teaches Your Brain to Process Trauma and Find Healing
On Guard (Unraveling Grief)
Grief is like an out of season mosquito. You think you're fine, but out of nowhere it gets you. I like to think of myself as a very open and warm person. If you met me, you'd probably think I'm nice. But let me warn you...I have a guard up. We're all walking wounded - … Continue reading On Guard (Unraveling Grief)