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College life can be an exciting time filled with new experiences, challenges, and growth opportunities. It also comes with its fair share of challenges though. Amidst the academic pressures, social demands, and personal growth, one thing that often gets overlooked is one’s well-being. Here are three reasons why taking care of your mental health as a college student is crucial.
Mindfulness at its core is the practice of choosing to focus on the present and “clear” out the noise from your head. Like anything, it can be misused but it does not automatically contradict the Christian faith. There is a way to practice mindfulness and to focus on the things above rather than worldly things and better connect with God. (Colossians 3:2)
As a child therapist, one of the most common issues parents ask about is how to handle their child's meltdowns in public places. Whether it is a tantrum in the grocery store, at church, a meltdown at a family gathering, or in any public space, it can be a stressful experience for both parents and children. Here are a few strategies you can use to help prevent meltdowns and/or manage them if they do occur.
Trauma can be a debilitating experience that affects your mind, body, and soul. While everyone copes with it differently, there are certain activities that have been proven to alleviate the symptoms of trauma. In Tampa, Florida, there are plenty of activities to engage in that can help you cope with trauma.
From exploring the outdoors to seeking professional help, here are 10 example activities that can be beneficial for survivors of trauma. Each suggestion is unique and caters to a variety of interests. Try them out and see if any help out in your journey of healing from trauma..
As a child therapist, I've worked with many parents who are struggling to help their child deal with anxiety. Anxiety is a normal part of childhood, but when it impacts a child's ability to function in daily life, it can feel hard for parents to know how best to help. In this blog post, I'll be sharing some tips and strategies for addressing your child's anxiety.
Traumatic experiences leave a lasting imprint in our minds and change the way we see the world. These imprints cause some people to develop a fear of people, places, or objects associated with the traumatic event. Having a reaction to a reminder of past trauma is called a trigger. Triggers can cause significant stress and unrest in our lives. The pattern of staying away from social situations, specific memories, objects, places, or even smells, is called avoidance. Avoiding triggers can lead to feelings of powerlessness and isolation. Today we will explore how therapy can help us overcome fear and avoidance of trauma triggers and regain control of our lives.
Trauma can be one of life's most difficult challenges to navigate. It can leave you feeling helpless, overwhelmed, and completely disconnected from others or even the world around you. Maladaptive behaviors, or unhealthy coping skills in nonprofessional terms, are behaviors we use to help us deal with challenging situations, perhaps because of trauma. Such coping skills can include substance abuse, unhealthy eating habits, and risky behaviors.
Trauma manifests in different ways for different people. Some people experience flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety. Others feel numbness, disconnection, or detachment from reality. These symptoms make it hard to function normally, leading to social isolation and feelings of hopelessness. These emotions can also make it difficult to connect with others and can even interfere with daily tasks such as work. Coping with trauma is not easy, but there are strategies you can use to manage these difficult emotions. In this post, we will explore coping mechanisms for those struggling with numbness and disconnection.
If you've experienced trauma, you may know what flashbacks and nightmares are like. Most individuals who are living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) experience nightmares or flashbacks. This is one more way that the brain reacts to a traumatic experience. Understanding what nightmares and flashbacks are, how they affect you, and how to cope can help in increasing your quality of life.
Trauma affects more than our bodies; it also affects our perception of the world around us. Trauma changes the way we see ourselves and our relationships with others. It is not surprising that survivors often develop negative thought patterns after an event that can take years to heal. Negative thoughts are harmful for your mental health and physical well-being. It is important to identify these patterns and learn how to change them.
