Vagus Nerve Part 1: The Connection Between the Vagus Nerve and Anxiety Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting an estimated 40 million adults in the United States. Anxiety can be about anything – from everyday concerns, such as money and relationships, to more serious problems, such
When Energy Reaches an All Time Low: Effective Strategies for Managing Fatigue Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness and lack of energy that can be caused by physical or mental activity and exertion, a lack of sleep, or extensive stress. Fatigue can also be a symptom of certain medical conditions and a side effect to
Understanding the Role of Disgust in Complex Trauma: Part II As explored in a previous blog post, disgust is a core emotion that functions to promote survival and prevent contamination with a harmful source. There is a significant amount of research that has been conducted on the relationship between disgust and complex trauma. Interestingly, there
Processing Disgust Part 1: How It Relates to Our Sense of Wellbeing What is disgust, and why do we feel it? Disgust is one of the six basic human emotions, along with happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and surprise. Disgust is a very complex emotion, with a wide range of functions. Disgust is an emotion that
DBT and Dialectical Thinking: Balancing Opposites as a Way to Promote Healthy Coping Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive-behavioral treatment that was originally developed to treat borderline personality disorder. However, it is now used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. Within DBT, there are different modules
Separation Anxiety After Loss: Supporting Your Child and Promoting Healthy Attachment Grief comes in many different forms, and for children, it can be especially difficult to process. When a loved one dies, it’s natural for children to feel sad, confused, and even scared. In addition, when a child is separated from a parent or caregiver
5 Mindfulness Activities to Incorporate into Your Daily Routine Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment, accepting and observing thoughts and feelings without judgment. It has been shown to improve mental well-being, stress levels, sleep quality and even attention span. Mindfulness has also been shown to have a lot
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Resources for Caregivers in NJ Dementia affects people in different ways. For some, it means gradually losing the ability to think and reason. For others, it means personality changes, problems with movement and balance, and changes in mood and behavior. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) estimates that
6 Ways to Respond to Your Child in Order to Reduce Anger and Promote Calm Anger is a natural human emotion that we all experience from time to time. However, when anger becomes excessive and unmanageable, it can be destructive if it is not handled in a healthy way. When dealing with children, it is
Evaluating the Impact of Social Media Usage on Our Mental Health In recent years, social media has become an integral part of our day to day lives. It’s hard to imagine a world without it. We use it to stay connected with friends and family, to get our news, and to entertain ourselves. It’s
Promoting Positive Behaviors in Children: Creating a Visual Routine Board in Art Therapy A daily routine is an important part of a child’s life. It helps them develop a sense of normalcy and stability, and can also impact their behavior and academic performance. A daily routine can help them feel more in control of their
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Coping Strategies for the Caregiver Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that results in a decline in thinking, reasoning, and memory abilities. It is caused by physical changes in the brain and is the result of various diseases that kill brain cells, including Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia affects people
