Stress
Are You Suffering From Preoperative Anxiety?
Having surgery is never easy. Patients worry that the procedure is successful and that they recover well. It’s totally fine to be afraid. But when that fear is excessive and keeps them from functioning normally, it can become a bigger problem. In this article, we’ll talk about preoperative anxiety and tips on how to help…
Read MoreAre you ready to finally face your challenges and take a step forward to a brighter future?
Life is full of a succession of both good and bad experiences. One moment, you may believe you have all the answers. Then, you get tossed a curveball With little time to prepare. You’re not alone in your reactions. Everyone has to confront their own set of challenges. Discovering how to conquer your challenges…
Read MoreHow does your body feel right now?
When looking at an unpleasant reaction to an event you have had, imagine you in a four-story building. On your first floor, there is the event: perhaps the event is tripping over some wires around your computer table. Your brain recognizes what has happened. On your second floor is pain. Your brain is well equipped…
Read MoreFinding therapy and support can be confusing
It’s nice to have somewhere to talk about your difficulties, but is that the reason for therapy? As a Registered Nurse and a Hypnotherapist, this is one of the frustrations I often hear when people schedule their appointments. These conversations either occur when I have someone arrive for their initial screening or while I am…
Read MoreWhat Does Anxiety Feel Like?
When you feel fear, it’s may not be significant, and, in fact, could be helpful at the right moment. But if spirals out of control, the effect can be shocking.
Read MoreAre You Ready to Bounce Back? Adapt and Show Grit
We are going through a tough time. In the last of March, An ABC News/Washington Post survey found that 77 percent of people were experiencing stress as a result of the new coronavirus outbreak, and it still is experienced globally. And now the world watches us as we enter another pandemic, a social one. Can you imagine living…
Read MoreStrengthening your immune system and fighting off disease
How can you strengthen your immune system? Your immune system does a great job of protecting you against disease-causing microorganisms.
Read MoreChildhood Stress (for Parents)
Childhood Stress (for Parents) Sometimes I wish I was a kid again, don’t you? I would play all day long, have fun, not go to work, and not worry about paying bills. However, the world of children is not necessarily free of worry. When I am helping kids, I listen to their stories and observe…
Read MoreHow Can You Protect Yourself from Stress?
When you turn on the TV or check your newsfeed, chances are you’ll be hit with some sort of a negative story. Although statistically, violent crimes in American are falling, we’ve probably never felt so much tension and anxiety about our safety. According to the Pew Research Center, less than half of all violent crimes…
Read MoreLife is Not Always What It Seems
Sometimes life is not what it seems Sometimes our senses deceive us. What we think and perceive is gathered through our senses then sorted within our brain to create a useful interpretation of our world. But our senses are not perfect. Clarifying information is beneficial and allows us to determine what is the essential data…
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