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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: A Brief Guide
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)? Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a specific relaxation technique that involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups in a sequence
Is It PTSD?
In honor of PTSD Awareness Month, we’re pleased to share this drop-in blog post from the National Center for PTSD. When you have PTSD, it’s
Step Up for PTSD Awareness
As part of PTSD Awareness Month in June, the National Center for PTSD is hosting a Step Up for PTSD Awareness event in which anyone
History of Pride Month
June is celebrated as Pride Month in the United States to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which occurred at the end of June 1969
Coping Skill: Sensorial Stimulation
Sensorial stimulation is a helpful tool for coping with anxiety and panic. When it comes to utilizing coping skills to manage ongoing anxiety/panic attacks the
Learn How to Speak the Language of Love to Improve Your Relationship
Did you know there’s a simple way to enhance the interactions between you and your partner or spouse? It’s as easy as taking a quick
You Are Not Your Feelings: A Mindful Approach to Dealing with Difficult Emotion
It’s easy to get caught up in the intensity of your emotions. Your emotions are valid. They affect you and are real. They could never
What Is Resilience?
To Exist is to experience challenges. Life is not without its storms. Sometimes when we’re hit with strong winds of adversity, we struggle to find
The Trauma of Our Swiftly Changing Climate
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P Climate-Related Mental Health Problems Are Increasing Have you spent time worrying about the environment? Do fears of how climate
Coping Skill: Dealing with Anger
The Basics of Anger Management By Lisa Ficker, Ph.D., HSP-P Managing anger involves a recognition that although anger is an involuntary emotion, what we do
The Actions of Allyship: How to Become A Supportive and Affirming Ally to Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community
Do you have a friend, family member, or colleague that is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and you are unsure as to how to support
“Did You Hear Anything I Just Said?”: A Step-By-Step Guide To Better Communication
Promoting Validation and Understanding in Your Relationship Through Effective Communication I often see couples arguing but not effectively communicating. While one partner vulnerably shares, the
Getting “Unstuck” From Trauma
Trauma and Control If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, you likely felt blindsided and overwhelmed by the fact that it happened at all; let alone
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Why Should You Try It?
Do you ever struggle to accept your circumstances? Maybe you try to resist challenging situations, or perhaps you feel like your outlook on life has
Should You Add Medication To Your Therapy? Here Are 5 Things to Consider
Perhaps you’ve been attending therapy sessions for a while now, but despite your best efforts, you haven’t made much progress towards your goals. Or maybe
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy
Starting therapy is a little like joining a gym. You don’t get any points for signing up. But that’s the entry point. What matters most
How to Help a Loved One Coping With PTSD
Unfortunately, the odds are you or someone close to you has endured a traumatic event. The fact is, that more than half of all adults
How to Recognize Trauma in Yourself and Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to recognize what trauma really looks like. After all, the signs that someone has lived through a traumatic experience can
Practicing Mindful Self-Compassion Using RAIN
It’s not always easy to give yourself the compassion that you deserve. You might tend to dwell on negative thoughts about yourself and put yourself
What is Emotional Regulation and Why it Matters
Emotional regulation refers to your ability to manage your own feelings healthily. It’s the difference between having a calm disagreement with someone who sees things
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How to Make Lasting Change in the New Year
Why Resolutions Fail and What Actually Works by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. If you’re wondering how to make lasting change, especially after resolutions haven’t worked
The Ghosts We Make: Understanding Psychological Haunting and the Echoes of Trauma
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. Some houses and places remember. You can feel it in the air, the way a floorboard sighs beneath your feet
Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence: A Clinician’s Reflection on Why Awareness Matters Now
By Anusha Zechella, Ph.D., HSP-P As a clinical psychologist who has worked with survivors of domestic and interpersonal violence, October is a particularly meaningful time
How to Know If You’re Ready for Therapy
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. Sometimes the question isn’t “Should I go to therapy?” It’s:“Is what I’m feeling enough of a reason?”“Am I broken enough?
Trauma-Informed Therapy for Professionals Raleigh NC
When “fine” is a performance You’ve built a life that, from the outside, looks steady. The career. The home. The relationships you’ve worked so hard
What Is PTSD? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment That Works
By Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. | Breyta Psychological Services, P.A. A Wound That Doesn’t Bleed Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) isn’t just about war zones or