The Window of Tolerance
Whether it is talked about in this way or not, one goal of therapy is almost always to help clients to widen their Window of Tolerance. What is the Window of Tolerance you ask? It is a space where we can exist in life in which we feel that we can handle what is thrown […]
Stress Management: What You Need To Know
Stress is the feeling of being uneasy or overwhelmed with life events; Stress is a normal feeling, and a little stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It can happen from any event or thought, and can make you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or upset. So when is there too much stress? How can you manage […]
Feeling Overwhelmed? The Burnout Blues
Most likely, you’ve experienced burnout at least once in your life (I know I have!). When the stress of work gets to be too much, you may begin to feel the effects. Now add on the stress of maintaining a family life, a social life, and a personal life. Chances are, it feels nearly impossible […]
Some basics about art therapy
Art therapy has been around since the 1940’s, but has only recently begun to gain traction as a legitimate form of therapy in recent years. The term “art therapy” was coined by British artist Adrian Hill, who began to notice the emotional and possibly therapeutic benefits of art. The field began to grow in both […]
Stress
At some point in time, we may have heard that stress is bad for our bodies, but how does it actually affect us? Research shows that persistent stress can cause our immune system to decrease, our Cortisol levels to increase, our muscle mass to decline and even alter our brain chemistry. When our brain is […]