Best Life: 5 Ways to Stay Sane During the Holiday Season, According to a Therapist
According to the APA, 44 % of women and 31 % of men feel an increase in their stress level around the holidays. Here’s some tips to help!
HuffPost: Are You In A ‘Permacrisis’? Here’s How To Tell.
Our brains were designed to notice any sign of danger, whether that be physical, emotional or social. And our reaction is where the common term “fight or flight” (which also includes “fawn” and “freeze”) comes in. The continuation of that response can lead to a permacrisis.
Woman’s World: Can a Weighted Blanket Ease Your Anxiety and Depression?
Much like a tight hug from a loved one, the light pressure of the blanket creates a sense of safety and calm.
UpJourney: What to do when a friend is ignoring you
Feeling ignored by a friend can be challenging when trying to connect with that person or figure out what is wrong.
Newsweek: Man choosing to spend Thanksgiving with sister’s ex-husband
More adults are becoming estranged from a family member. But, can we find a different way? Laurie Poole weighs in.
Newsweek: Resolving sibling conflict in adulthood
A recent article in Newsweek magazine touched on bullying between brothers and how this has affected their relationship as adults.
Adjusting To A New Normal
On Episode 21 of the Topic: North Texas podcast, I sat down with team members, Ashley Mergele and Patrick Brophey of the North Texas Commission to discuss how mental health has been compromised following the COVID-19 outbreak.