By Christi Lero, MSW, LCSW Maybe you've heard of the stages of grief... Raise your hand if you have heard of the five stages of grief. Everyone? Okay. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross was definitely a pioneer in the field of grief and bereavement. However, since her research was published there have been more questions, more research, and more ... Continue Reading
White Knuckling: How I Faced my Fear of Escalators
Are You Not Quite Facing Your Fears? By Jennie Bedsworth MSW, LCSW The Origins of my Escalator Phobia Once when visiting Washington D.C., I had a difficult time on an escalator. I thought it would be a short trip down these moving stairs to get to my train, but it turned out to be so long that I couldn’t see the bottom for what seemed like ... Continue Reading
5 Personal Techniques to Work Through Flashbacks
Have you ever been going through a normal day when suddenly something triggers a trauma memory and you almost feel like you are re-living what happened in the past? Your heart starts to beat too fast and maybe you "overreact" to a situation. This is called a flashback. Your brain is responding to the past; not the present. Where do Trauma ... Continue Reading
Setting Boundaries in Relationships
Guest Blog Post by Katie Bailey Do you often feel like everything is your fault? Or wonder why you do everything for everyone else all the time? Do you hold back saying what you really want because you don’t want to upset someone else? If you said yes to any of these, read on to learn how to set better emotional boundaries. Why Healthy ... Continue Reading
5 Exercises & Tips to Lower Your Anxiety Before a Big Exam
High School and College can be full of excitement and adventure. However, the young adult years can also be incredibly stressful, especially when it comes time to take an exam. The bigger and more important the exam is, the more anxious you may feel. At some point, anxiety becomes so strong that it's hard to do your best. In fact, if your anxiety ... Continue Reading
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