The Nightmare Protocol

Nightmares are a common manifestation of stress, trauma responses, and sleep disturbances. Sometimes individuals will experience repetitive nightmares that cause significant distress. The way to address this issue is using what is to use the Nightmare Protocol. It is used in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as a distress tolerance tool. Relaxation The first step to […]

The Truth About Loneliness

“A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you feel alone.” – Mandy Hale Loneliness is one of the hardest things to overcome; We have a natural need to be connected with others, through both physical and social contact. Although we can be surrounded by people […]

What to consider before retiring

Retirement. It is often the light at the end of the tunnel after years of trudging through work week after work week, business meeting after business meeting. A break in the monotony of Corporate America. But what does retirement actually entail? It may not be all lounging in the pool and sipping fancy drinks as […]