Navigating Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Insights and Strategies As a licensed therapist and advocate for mental health awareness, I’m thrilled to launch a series aimed at enhancing understanding and providing support for various mental health conditions. Through this series, we aim to empower our readers with knowledge about disorders like Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and shareContinue reading “What is Generalized Anxiety disorder?”
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The world does not have to change because you feel a certain way…learn to check yourself
Navigating the Complex World of Feelings: A Therapist’s Perspective It’s been a week since my last post, a lapse I attribute to the busyness of life and its inevitable distractions. As a licensed therapist, I too experience moments of deviation from my goals – a reminder that behavior change often follows a ‘two steps forward,Continue reading “The world does not have to change because you feel a certain way…learn to check yourself”
The Overwhelming Sound of pain
Published in Oct 2022 and republished with edits Dec 2023 A personal account from Raymond Navarro LMHC 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 of it as physical or mental? GrowingContinue reading “The Overwhelming Sound of pain”
The STOP Trick for Instant Emotional Control
Mastering Emotional Regulation: The DBT STOP Skill As a psychotherapist, I often find myself delving into various therapeutic strategies to aid clients in managing emotions effectively. One such powerful tool from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the STOP skill, an acronym that stands for Stop, Take a step back, Observe, and Proceed mindfully. This skillContinue reading “The STOP Trick for Instant Emotional Control”
Anxiety’s Secret Ally: How Cognitive Dissonance Fuels Inner Turmoil!
Understanding Cognitive Dissonance: The Mental Tug-of-War and its Impact on Anxiety Cognitive dissonance, a psychological phenomenon, introduces internal conflict when individuals hold contradictory beliefs or engage in actions conflicting with their beliefs. Unraveling its connection to anxiety reveals the complex interplay between conflicting thoughts and emotional well-being. Key Elements: Conflicting Beliefs: Individuals grapple with discomfortContinue reading “Anxiety’s Secret Ally: How Cognitive Dissonance Fuels Inner Turmoil!”
Transform Your Mind: The Untold Power of Emotional Accountability Unveiled!
“Accountability in Mental Health: Navigating Emotions and Behaviors” Welcome to Day 4 of our Accountability Series! Today, we delve into the intricate connection between accountability and mental health. Explore how taking responsibility for thoughts, emotions, and behaviors becomes a powerful tool for cultivating positive emotional well-being. Understanding Emotional Responsibility: In the realm of mental health,Continue reading “Transform Your Mind: The Untold Power of Emotional Accountability Unveiled!”
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