Quick Tips

Here are a few short videos which I hope are helpful for providing some information about how we can deal with a variety of problems related to counseling and mental well-being!

Low Self Esteem

Negative self esteem can impact relationships, performance in life, and overall happiness. Some small things that may help:

 

Making sure these three things are happening creates a process called "cognitive restructuring" and makes positive thoughts about ourselves more likely.

 

Of course, this is just scratching the surface, but I hope you find this helpful!


Anxiety Management

The best way to deal with anxiety in the moment is to use coping skills that REVERSE the fight or flight response like…

• Breathe out longer than you breathe in, this tells your body that excessive oxygen is not needed and helps to end the fight or flight response.

• Find ways to relax your muscles: progressive muscle relaxation, stretching, and taking a warm shower reduce tension in your muscles that is caused by the fight or flight response.

• Get (reasonably) cold-- this reduces increased blood flow and heartrate which is caused by the fight or flight response

• Exercise-- If you can't reverse the process, at the very least you can let off some steam. When we exercise while anxious we can simulate the release of energy that would usually be used to help us run away, or fight off a threat.

As usual, this is only scratching the surface, but if you are interested in working with me, or learning more, please don’t hesitate to reach out! 

Emotion Regulation Through Healthy Habits

There are some basic, every day things we can do that may have a PROFOUND impact on our ability to manage our emotions. How do you feel you are keeping up with these?