How to Find the Right Therapist
Remember, you want to build your house on rock, not on sand. Start with the right foundation, and find Catholic counselors who practice their faith and take into account the teachings of the Church in their professional work.
In many cases, the secular world offers very different viewpoints about how to live a happy, healthy, and full life when compared with Jesus’ teachings. Finding a therapist who shares your world-view from the foundational level will increase the likelihood of a strong connection.
Exercises To Calm Your Anxious Thoughts
If you're feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, know you're not alone. In this blog, we’ll explore simple but effective techniques to help you stay calm amidst the storm of stress and create a peaceful state of mind, no matter what life throws at you.
Stress Coping Skills
If you struggle with sleep, your muscles are tight, and you don’t feel energized or focused, you are not alone! Stress disrupts our bodies’ normal functioning and leaves us feeling overwhelmed and tired. Similar to anxiety, stress impacts not only our thoughts and emotions, but also produces physical symptoms
Recognizing and Coping with Anxiety
Anxiety comes in all shapes and sizes. The experience of anxiety changes from person to person and the severity, duration, and symptoms also differ. Mild and occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Feeling anxious before public speaking, taking an exam, starting a new job, or introducing yourself to a group of strangers just means you’re human! Whether you have experienced low levels or high levels of anxiety, knowing yourself and noticing your reactions is a helpful first step. Being able to recognize what anxiety looks like for you in your body, mind, and emotions, is a valuable tool.
Relationship Trauma: Not “Just a Break-Up”
For those of you who have experienced betrayal, infidelity and/or the sudden break-up to know that this can be an especially triggering time as you are being bombarded with all things related to romance and relationships. Aside from the usual feelings of loneliness, sadness and grief that can arise, you might find yourself feeling emotionally numb, anxious and even struggle with feelings of hopelessness, certain that you will never ever heal and/or recover from your experiences.
Navigating Stress and Finding Joy during the Holiday Season
And the holiday season may be a trigger for those survivors of childhood trauma. It could come across as a person finding it difficult to bond or celebrate with others during the holiday. They could experience feelings of discomfort, isolation, grief, or avoidance during the holiday season due to the reminders of their childhood trauma. While some people may have only experienced childhood trauma in their immediate family, others may notice patterns of childhood trauma for their parents or grandparents as well. The passing down of trauma from one generation to the next is also known as generational trauma. When you are ready, psychotherapy may be an option to assist someone who is ready to recognize, lessen, or resolve the lasting effects of generational trauma.
Know you are not alone.
Coping and Healing after a breakup
The end of a relationship can be painful and messy, regardless of who broke up with who or how long you were dating. If you’re in the aftermath of a breakup, you might be sick of hearing people tell you “time heals all wounds” or “there’s plenty of fish in the sea.” While some people are telling you to “cheer up” and “move on,” others may encourage you to grieve and wallow, and it can be confusing to decide which advice to take. The truth is, there is no exact formula for how to act or feel following a breakup, but there are coping strategies and behaviors that are more helpful than others. So, I want to offer you a few do’s and don’ts as you navigate this season.