Mental Health Tips and Information

My Trauma Isn’t Bad Enough
As a therapist specializing in working with perfectionism, anxiety, and workaholics, I often hear people say that "my trauma isn't bad enough." They may even understand that they have trauma symptoms, such as hypervigilance, nightmares, flashbacks, or difficulty connecting with others, yet they still believe that whatever they experienced wasn't enough to create these symptoms. Instead, they just assume that there's something wrong or broken about them, and that they aren't worthy of their pain. If you have ever thought "my trauma isn't bad enough" keep reading.

Three Tips for Better Communication
Looking to improve your communication skills? Try these three tips to understand yourself and what you are trying to say.

Tips for Dealing with Anxiety for Business Owners
Entrepreneurs have an amazing amount on their plate each day. If you find that you are struggling to sleep, can't get your mind off of work, or have physical symptoms such as headaches, tight shoulders, or even an upset stomach, you might be struggling with anxiety. Here are some tips that may help you get some relief.

What if I didn’t accomplish anything during COVID?
Articles about people having started businesses and losing weight during the pandemic increase the shame that you may feel if you didn't take time to learn a new skill or improve yourself and your life. Overachievers, high achievers, and perfectionists often struggle with thinking that what they've done isn't good enough. If this sounds like you, then the end of the pandemic may have you questioning if you just wasted a year of your life. Read on to learn more about how to cope with having lost a year to a pandemic

Networking Tips for Introverts
Networking is tough for most people, but it's excruciating for introverts. If you're an introvert, just the word, "networking" may be sending chills down your spine. But, we live in a world where most jobs can only be found through networking. Networking is a skill that can make or break your career. It can be overwhelming for introverts.
If you're an introvert, struggle with social anxiety, or just hate networking events, these tips are for you:

Is it anxiety, depression, or PTSD?
Are you constantly nervous? Does your mind wander endlessly through uncontrollable cycles of worry? Or maybe you feel depressed and unable to do the things that you used to do. Do you feel restless? Irritable? Broken? If any of these sound familiar, you may have wondered if you have depression or anxiety.