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The Week Before School Starts – Back to School Stress
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The week before school starts is a pressure cooker for parents and kids alike. Between last-minute supply runs, changing sleep schedules, and the emotional build-up to day one, nervous systems can tip into overdrive. In this guide, Dallas therapist Elizabeth McConnell, LPC, shares seven simple, science-backed ways to lower the load — so you…
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Back to School, Back to Stress? You’re Not Alone—Here’s How to Regulate Through It
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If you’ve been irritable, unfocused, or emotionally reactive lately, it’s not a personality flaw—it’s your nervous system asking for help. This post explores the link between mood swings, overstimulation, and trauma-informed nervous system responses. Plus, grab our free “Quick Calm” mini guide—5 tools you can use in under 3 minutes when life feels too…
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Snappy? Scattered? You’re Not Broken—You’re Dysregulated
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If you’ve been irritable, unfocused, or emotionally reactive lately, it’s not a personality flaw—it’s your nervous system asking for help. This post explores the link between mood swings, overstimulation, and trauma-informed nervous system responses. Plus, grab our free “Quick Calm” mini guide—5 tools you can use in under 3 minutes when life feels too…