by Shelley Giese | Feb 16, 2022 | Helpful Tips
I think most of us can relate to telling ourselves that we “should”. We should be trying harder, we should be doing better, we should exercise more, we should cook from scratch only, we should be able to work hard 24/7, we should be able to be there for...
by Shelley Giese | Feb 2, 2022 | Disorders, Helpful Tips
Someone experiencing OCD may feel embarrassed, ashamed, or guilty about what they are going through. These feelings can make it hard to seek help. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can take up a lot of an individual’s time. this can make it hard to go about your daily...
by Shelley Giese | Feb 2, 2022 | Disorders, Helpful Tips
Problem: Someone I know has an eating disorder and I want them to stop Solution: An approach that focuses on support and understanding rather than control is best. Here are some tips to help you support a loved one: Remember that eating disorders are complex mental...
by Shelley Giese | Feb 2, 2022 | Disorders, Helpful Tips
It can be hard to know what to do when you see a friend or loved one in pain. Knowing what to do beforehand can help you be more prepared in the future for if you are with someone experiencing a panic attack. Some warning signs they may be having a panic attack are:...
by Shelley Giese | Feb 2, 2022 | Helpful Tips
Another grounding technique! If you missed our other post on Box Breathing scroll back to read about that as well. 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding can be done out loud, or in your head. It forces you to slow down and be very present in the moment. This helps calm nerves, anxiety,...
by Shelley Giese | Feb 2, 2022 | Helpful Tips
Cognitive reframing means looking at your thoughts and shifting the negative ones by seeing them from a different perspective. By looking at them another way you may see that you are assuming things to be true that are not, being unfair to your self, labeling...
