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Holiday Stress and Mental Health: Finding Balance
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The holiday season, which is typically hailed as a time of joy and celebration, can be particularly challenging for individuals grappling with mental health concerns. With all of the festive decorations and cheerful gatherings, the pressures associated with holiday preparations can intensify the struggles of those dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mental health…
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Transforming Trauma: A Practical Guide to Holiday Healing
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The holiday season, often associated with joy and celebration, can be a challenging time for individuals who have experienced trauma. The festivities, family gatherings, and cultural expectations may trigger emotions that are difficult to navigate. However, it’s possible to transform the holiday season from a potential source of distress into an opportunity for healing…
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Comorbid Conundrum: The Intersection of ADHD and Anxiety
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often accompanied by a companion in the form of anxiety. The intertwining of these conditions can create a complex and challenging landscape for individuals dealing with both. In this article, we’ll explore the connection between ADHD and anxiety, shedding light on how these two conditions intersect and influence…
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Natural ADHD Strategies for Your Child
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This article discusses a therapist’s insight into natural strategies for children living with ADHD. These include teaching mindful breathing techniques such as balloon breaths and star breathing, encouraging regular physical exercise like jumping jacks and dance parties, maintaining a balanced diet with essential nutrients, establishing consistent daily routines, and leveraging the power of breaks…
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Toxic Family Dynamics: Surviving Holiday Hovering
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“Holiday hovering” is a term that describes intrusive family dynamics during the holiday season that can turn joyous occasions into stressful experiences. The article outlines reasons why this happens, such as toxic relationships, control issues, and unmet expectations. The suggested coping strategies include setting boundaries, arming oneself with knowledge about toxic behaviors, planning ahead,…
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From Complexity to Connection: Navigating ADHD’s Impact on Relationships
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn’t confined to the individual; its impact extends to the realm of relationships. Navigating the challenges that arise when one or both partners have ADHD requires understanding, communication, and evidence-based strategies. In this article, we’ll explore the dynamics of ADHD within relationships, shedding light on common challenges and providing…
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Navigating the Teenage Years: Signs of Substance Abuse in Adolescents
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Navigating the Teenage Years: Signs of Substance Abuse in Adolescents Parenting through the teenage years is a challenging journey. As adolescents start seeking more independence and experimenting with their identities, they may face temptations and risks, including substance abuse. Recognizing the signs of substance abuse in your teenager is crucial to providing the necessary…
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Understanding and Embracing Uncomfortable Feelings
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Understanding and Embracing Uncomfortable Feelings There Are No Bad Feelings By: Jaci Morelock, Licensed Professional Counselor “How do I stop feeling this way?” It’s a question therapists get asked fairly often. And let’s be real, we’ve all tried to push away or avoid an uncomfortable feeling. Anxiety, fear, worry, anger, etc. “Everything else is…
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How Can Therapy Help with Anxiety: Your Guide to Finding Relief
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How Can Therapy Help With Anxiety? Your Guide to Finding Relief Every day, millions of people around the world grapple with anxiety—a relentless mental burden that can sap the joy from life. Whether you’re dealing with generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic attacks, or any other form of anxiety, the weight of this condition…
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Overcome Burnout
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In today’s fast-paced world, burnout has become an all-too-common enemy, affecting people from all walks of life. But the good news is that burnout can be conquered with the right knowledge and strategies. On our Envision Therapy DFW podcast, we just finished our “Burnout Buster Series,” where we’ve explored the ins and outs of…