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Stressors and mental health symptoms can cause you to implode or explode

Awareness, Recovery, Therapy, Trauma, Wellness

Implode or explode? Most of us have heard of the Titan submarine that imploded near the Titanic wreckage. The submarine was crushed under the weight of the water at that depth Also Known As (AKA) ‘an implosion.’ Subsequently, those in the submarine tragically lost their lives. Humans, and manmade structures, can only handle so much […]

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Anxiety Overview

Anxiety, Evidence-based therapy, Mental Health Recovery, Recovery

What causes anxiety? Anxiety is a mental health disorder where one’s nervous system is in a supercharged state. This person’s anxiety may be ever-present and fluctuate dependent on life circumstances, i.e. a presentation in college or when given recognition at work. There are multiple factors can lead to anxiety or anxiety symptom presentations. A thorough

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Trauma in Childhood

Awareness, Complex Post-Trauma Stress Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy, Recovery, Trauma, Uncategorized

How does childhood stress impact trauma? Stressors permeate all aspects of life. Factors that influence one’s ability to manage stress include: An individual’s upbring Childhood experiences Genetics/heredity Other life experiences Early life experiences influence how one views stressors, tolerates stressors, and recovers from these stressors. As a person experiences stressors, especially in early childhood, their

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Therapy versus Counseling

Recovery, Therapy, Wellness

Do I need therapy? Before we answer this, let’s delve define some topics! People often confuse counseling, therapy, and psychotherapy. The latter two being similar. Counseling can take place in a talk format and be used as support for someone. Therapy/psychotherapy (here-on-out referred to as ‘therapy’) on the other hand typically have specific targets associated

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Strategies to Manage Anxiety

Anxiety, Evidence-based therapy, Mental Health Recovery, Recovery

How Does Anxiety Impact Me? Anxiety can stop you from either enjoying life or pursuing what’s important to you. The racing thoughts, fast heartbeat, irritability, and negative thoughts about yourself can stop you from moving before you even take the first step. In this blog post we will briefly cover a few things you can

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How do you treat a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

Recovery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery, Treatment for TBIs

Every TBI is unique. Depending on the severity of the TBI, various methods and interventions can be utilized to support a person who has just sustained a TBI or is already in the recovery process. Some TBIs such as concussions may resolve themselves on their own. Often rest and a decrease in environmental stimulation is

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Grief and Loss with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Grief and Loss, Recovery, Traumatic Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery

What Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? A TBI typically results from a severe jolt, hit, or puncture to the head. Common situations where TBIs can occur include but are not limited to: Sports Car Accidents Falls Combat Police/EMS experiences Physical aggression How does grief and loss relate to TBI(s)? Depending on the severity of the TBI

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