Posts Tagged ‘obsessive thoughts’
Friday 5: Mental Health
Here is what we’ve been reading this week in mental health! This week: A fun family-bonding activity, digital hoarding, purpose as the key to longevity, and finding connection in common struggles. Looking for a fun activity to do with the family? Take this 8-minute quiz, and discuss the results. The “16 personalities” are based on…
Read MoreTraumatic Experiences Change Your Brain. Literally
Research shows that the brain stores traumatic experiences differently from other memories. Are you easily triggered into negative emotions? Do you KNOW you are overreacting, but you just can’t stop yourself in the moment? I often hear these comments in my counseling office, and people are sometimes surprised when I tell them that an earlier,…
Read MoreHow Trauma Affects The Brain
I’m often asked about the impact of traumatic experiences on the brain. People wonder why it is that these memories are so much more vivid and impactful compared to mundane, or even “happy” memories. What is Trauma? Psychological Trauma is a specific type of damage to the mind as a result of a severely distressing…
Read MoreWho’s Carrying Your Emotional Baggage?
My family just got back from a trip to New York We were meeting my family for a 5-day trip to explore the city, take in the sites, and reconnect. Before leaving each of us packed our bags for the trip. My two boys and husband filled their bags about 3/4 full, while I filled…
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