I always say that every good therapist’s first client is themselves. We’re just like everyone else we’ve just learned more coping skills than most and went to school for a long time. However it was in that gauntlet of colleges, universities and grad school in which I learned the tools I needed to combat myContinue reading “The Power of Anxiety…”
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Anxiety
Introduction – Anxiety is a normal healthy emotion, natural stress response and is a feeling of worry or fear. Anxiety may occur if you are going for… Anxiety
HOW TO DEAL WITH DISCOMFORT
Underlying the emotion of frustration is the irrational belief ” I should not have to suffer discomfort.” This is often backed up by similar demands,… HOW TO DEAL WITH DISCOMFORT
Why do we suffer?
Targets of Bullying and Social Anxiety
After being bullied for so long, targets can develop social anxiety. They withdraw from people because they fear future attacks. The target’s spirit … Targets of Bullying and Social Anxiety
Dear anxiety, this is what I want you to know
I want to use this blog post to express my feelings and talk to my anxiety directly as if it was a person. I will in particular say 4 things that I … Dear anxiety, this is what I want you to know
DBT training certified
So excited to add Dialectal Behavioral Therapy to my tool kit. The more I learn the more I can help. #dbt #cbt if you or anyone you know needs therapy please reach out. We have programs that make therapy available for everyone
Thursday Venting
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Fighting Paralysis
By Ray Navarro MS I know I probably should’ve told some of you about this earlier but sometimes a blessing can appear to be a curse. This is a good thing for me, be happy for me. We learn from suffering, it is the ultimate teacher and I am looking forward to evolving…
Good by Jocko
How I haven’t put this up already is mind blowing. This is a must watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch
We defy Foundation Veterans Day event
Hey guys as an abassador at the We Defy Foundation Im proud to invite you to join us this Veterans Day in celebrating and honoring those that risk their lives everyday for us. Whether you want to sign up you and your friends for a 5k run or your a dojo that is willing toContinue reading “We defy Foundation Veterans Day event”
Of Anxiety And Uncertainty
There are certain things in life that no college, book or internet can teach you. One needs to simply experience it. A year ago, … Of Anxiety And Uncertainty
Boise’s Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Boise, Idaho | KTVB.com | ktvb.com
Boise’s Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Boise, Idaho | KTVB.com | ktvb.com — Read on http://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ktvb.com/amp/article/news/health/coronavirus/fear-of-coronavirus-long-term-quarantine-negatively-affects-mental-health-university-of-idaho-study-finds/277-6c63cd8a-8dac-4ad7-b18d-2e2b559f7b47 I usually don’t post news articles on this site But it’s important to understand where we are in the battle with mental health and the effect that the coronavirus is having on it. While we’veContinue reading “Boise’s Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Boise, Idaho | KTVB.com | ktvb.com”
Everyone needs a passion, this is just a few reasons jiu jitsu is mine…
Researchers Doubt That Certain Mental Disorders Are Disorders At All
What if mental disorders like anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder aren’t mental disorders at all? — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/alisonescalante/2020/08/11/researchers-doubt-that-certain-mental-disorders-are-disorders-at-all/amp/ Just wanted to share this interesting perspective on mental disorders. Comments?
Choose Your Attitude Don’t Let It Choose You
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” ~Maya Angelou… Choose Your Attitude Don’t Let It Choose You
Rumination: Why Do People Obsess Over Things?
By Elizabeth Scott, MS / Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW Have you ever been stressed all day because you can’t stop thinking of something unfair that … Rumination: Why Do People Obsess Over Things?
6 Trauma Sensitive yoga and mindfulness tools to support youth
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17MXTJbzC087CIwVkrKfgkPXHkoa31h0T/view?usp=sharing Every day that we wake up we are struggling with the trauma of living in a pandemic. Maybe some of us adults can get through it but our kids, most of them, have not developed the skills they need to move forward. The resource I found for yoga and mindfulness tools is a greatContinue reading “6 Trauma Sensitive yoga and mindfulness tools to support youth”
It’s Ok To Have A Bad Day
Written by Dr. Eric Perry Image Credit: Pixabay “Bad times have a scientific value. These are occasions a good learner would not miss.” ~Ralph Waldo … It’s Ok To Have A Bad Day
How an anxious person might act vs What they’re thinking and feeling
As someone who deals with anxiety, something I’m commonly aware of is that how I might act towards someone may not provide a clear indication of how … How an anxious person might act vs What they’re thinking and feeling
The Power of Anxiety…
I always say that every good therapist’s first client is themselves. We’re just like everyone else we’ve just learned more coping skills than most and went to school for a long time. However it was in that gauntlet of colleges, universities and grad school in which I learned the tools I needed to combat myContinue reading “The Power of Anxiety…”
How to recover from depression….
“Depression loves me”….. You may have said this to yourself many times… You are not alone…. Most of us have depression issues…. And we can’t blame … How to recover from depression…. Really interesting article. But I like the most is that all of the suggestions can be done right now, today, from your home.Continue reading “How to recover from depression….”
Of Anxiety And Uncertainty
There are certain things in life that no college, book or internet can teach you. One needs to simply experience it. A year ago, … Of Anxiety And Uncertainty
Progressive muscle relaxation is a great way to start a #Saturdaymorning
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World Suicide Prevention Day: A Look at Suicide Attempt Survivors
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s also National Suicide Prevention Week and National Suicide Prevention Month (that’s a lot of awareness!).… World Suicide Prevention Day: A Look at Suicide Attempt Survivors
Blog responses
Virus vs Quarantine? Mental vs physical health?
What Is an Existential Crisis?
By Arlin Cuncic / Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW (From Very Well Mind Website) What Is an Existential Crisis? An existential crisis refers to feelings … What Is an Existential Crisis? Such an amazing read that I had to share. As we get older and wiser we start asking questions that can cause crazy anxiety. Well written
The Overwhelming Sound of Pain
by Ray Navarro MS “I have learned now that while those who speak about one’s miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more” (C.S. Lewis). When you think of pain do you think physical or mental? When I was growing up there was a constant debate about nurture vs nature. People argued their pointContinue reading “The Overwhelming Sound of Pain”
Jiu jitsu for the mind… but the teacher is the guide. Oss
If you don’t know, now you know. So proud of prof Nei and my dojo. #Jiujitsu is the ultimate therapy and I should know as a therapist. #anxiety #depression follow me on Instagram @navarrotherapy
Can Online Therapy Help with Stress? — * PsyFact – Mental Health Service *
By Arlin Cuncic / Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW (From Very Well Mind Website) Are you interested in learning whether online therapy can help with stress? Whether you are currently receiving in-person therapy and looking to transition or wanting to start therapy for the first time through an online platform, this form of treatment isContinue reading “Can Online Therapy Help with Stress? — * PsyFact – Mental Health Service *”
Silent Plague=Depression
A silent culprit of the victims of reality. A cruel unknown punishment of the four chambers of thought. No rash, no fever, no blood tests to scurry … Silent Plague=Depression
3 life-changing lessons Jiu-Jitsu taught me.
Do you know Jiujitsu? I have learnt 3 major life lesson from that sport and I want to share them with you today. Have a drink, sit back and read. 3 life-changing lessons Jiu-Jitsu taught me.
The Neurobiology of Traumatic Fight/Flight/Freeze
This is an updated version of a post on the fight/flight/freeze response from a couple of years ago. A few years ago I was thinking about applying … The Neurobiology of Traumatic Fight/Flight/Freeze
The Stigma of Anger
By Ray Navarro MS When I was a kid, I was an angry one. I was bullied, picked on, and at times I was even chased from school all the way home. I grew up hating people. I used my anger as a way of not just protecting myself but also as a way ofContinue reading “The Stigma of Anger”
9 Powerful Mental Health Habits
We all struggle with our mental health from time to time. Despite how well known these struggles are many of us still neglect our mental health and … 9 Powerful Mental Health Habits Amazing article, I couldn’t have said it better myself. Balance in all aspects of life is the key.
Virus or Quarantine? loss of health or loss of mind?
By Ray Navarro MS As adults most of us are struggling to make sense of what we should do in these insane times. Depending on what channel you watch, it has a direct effect on how you’re handling this crisis, at least for a lot of us. But this rant isn’t about a conspiracy theoryContinue reading “Virus or Quarantine? loss of health or loss of mind?”
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