With the New Year here, many people set new goals or ideals to work towards. But many of us don’t stick with it. In fact, according to Ohio State University College of Business, about 40% of people stop pursuing their New Year’s resolutions after the first month. This blog post will explore reasons why New […]
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Men may take time to warm up to needing therapy. Often, things in life and a relationship need to become so bad before men reach out for help. Societal expectation, minimizing, and fear of acknowledging reality can all play into this equation. But men, you can ask for help at any time. Don’t wait until
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The term Polyvagal Theory refers to different nervous system states within our bodies. These different nervous system states were developed through evolution to help ensure self-preservation. Polyvagal Theory was created by Stephen Porges, and more is discussed about his work below. He helped to uncover how this theory can be used in everyone’s life. This
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First responders face routine high-stress situations that may create lingering emotional pain. Their profession requires them to confront death, tragedy, and, at times, losing a close coworker. This places them at a heightened risk for grief and loss-related emotional challenges. Follow this link here to learn more about the risks first responders face. Mental health
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First responders are often the first on the scene during traumatic, chaotic events. They face high-stress situations, including car accidents, mass shootings, and other emergencies on a routine basis. Their heroic efforts and sacrifices save lives, but the emotional toll of witnessing severe injuries, death, and human suffering can impact the human body. Repeated exposure
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Men tend to bottle up their emotions, stress, and trauma throughout life. This can have disastrous challenges down the road in a man’s life because these inner challenges don’t just disappear on their own. They need to be healed and integrated so they no longer disrupt thought patterns, mood swings and emotions, and addictive behavior
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Maybe you’re in a demanding, high-stress job. Or maybe the excitement of entrepreneurship keeps you feeling alive. There’s an opposite side to all this too. Often these experiences can create stress and wear down mental buffers. This can increase irritability, negatively impact sleep patterns, and eventually affect the relationships with those you love. Entrepreneurship, although
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Both the body and nervous system have evolved over the millennia to create adaptive responses to stress. One of these mechanisms is emotional detachment in the face of stress or trauma. A Science Direct article by Kristin Klimley, Vincent Van Hasselt, and Ashley Stripling indicates that “over 80% of first responders report experiencing trauma while
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August 2024 Mental health therapy doesn’t have to solely treat a mental health diagnosis. It can also help during times of loss, heightened stress, or difficult life transitions in life. Of course, mental health therapy can be used to target deeper issues in one’s life as well, i.e. divorce, self-esteem challenges, or trauma. Understanding the
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Parenting is a rewarding journey filled with memorable moments and immense joy. However, it also comes with its fair share of challenges, especially for dads who juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. Dad stress, a term increasingly recognized, refers to the unique pressures and anxieties fathers face in their parenting and professional lives. Understanding and managing
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