Tag: Anxiety
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Mental Resilience: How to Become Unstoppable
Mental Resilience. It’s the secret ingredient that allows some people to rise from the ashes of life’s challenges stronger, wiser, and more determined. But what if I told you resilience isn’t something you’re born with? It’s something you build. I know because I’ve lived it. My background isn’t the typical one for a therapist. Before… Read more
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The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Mental Health Stigma
As a combat-veteran-turned-mental-health-therapist, I’ve spent a lot of time working with people who are hesitant to seek mental health support. They believe there is a mental health stigma that rings true. Me included. The reason? Stigma. Whether it’s from society, peers, or the self-imposed stigma we carry inside, the shame around asking for help with… Read more
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Practicing Gratitude Isn’t Just a Holiday Event
Gratitude is often something people think about during the holiday season, but it shouldn’t be limited to a few days a year. I don’t say this just to tell you to be grateful to battle depressive thoughts, but because of the strong research backing the cognitive CHANGES that happen consistently practicing gratitude. Practicing gratitude daily… Read more
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I Did THIS to Stay Sane During Deployment: 3×3 Method
Military Life Life in the military is no walk in the park. I don’t talk about it often mostly because I feel blessed for the chance I had to serve and don’t practice dwelling on difficult things in my life. After serving eight years and completing two deployments—one to Iraq and one to Afghanistan—I faced… Read more
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Why Most People Are Choosing THIS Type of Therapy
Therapy has come a long way from being a hush-hush topic to a cornerstone of self-care and personal growth. With mental health challenges becoming more openly discussed, people are increasingly seeking help—and for good reason. Modern therapy options, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and online therapy, have made it more accessible and effective than ever.… Read more