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There are many approaches to emotional regulation and coping, but two main categories you’ll hear often are cognitive vs. somatic. First, what do cognitive and somatic mean? Cognitive refers to thought-based processes or your mind’s response to emotion. Cognitive emotional symptoms include things like racing, repetitive and escalating thinking as well as [...]
Sometimes we get stuck in finding ways to make change. It can seem overwhelming. Often it is because we are thinking big picture versus small action. Most lasting change if formed by small intentional actions repeated over time to become habits. Continue reading for some tiny ways you can support your mental health. [...]
Protecting your peace is all the rage these days! Now that we, as a society, have come to embrace important mental health practices like self-care and boundaries, let’s talk about the other end of the spectrum: avoidance. It can be so tempting to distance yourself from things that stir up emotion, feel uncertain [...]
As we grow up, we are usually taught that our brains hold important information and our thoughts are sharing that helpful information with us. We are encouraged to think through every decision before taking action. In addition, along the way, we learn to trust our thoughts to make the “right” choices for ourselves. [...]
Boy, the winter has been “wintering” this year! If you are experiencing a little bit of winter blues, you are not alone. Here are some quick tips to support your mental health as we await some warmer weather. Learn More About Surviving the Winter Blues I’m the [...]