Overcoming Holiday Burnout
Do the holidays not seem to be as magical as they once were? Do you feel more dread than joy as you watch the holiday decorations and festivities make their re-appearance? It is no secret that the holiday season can be both a happy and overwhelming time for everyone. However, they can be more overwhelming…
What is Emotional Dysregulation?
Every single one of us experiences and feel strong emotions, and we all use less-than-ideal ways of managing those emotions at one time or another. Being able to regulate your feelings and organize them in an appropriate and effective manner is called emotional regulation. Emotional regulation can look like:● Regular exercise● Talking about your feelings…
Managing Stress
What is Stress?Stress refers to a psychological perception of a threat and our body’s response to it What is the Body’s Response to Stress?When our brain perceives that a situation is threatening, our sympathetic nervous system is automatically activated to prepare our body to deal with it. When this happens, our body releases cortisol and…