Runaway Thoughts? Strategies to Rein in Unproductive Worry & Rumination

Posted by Gina Petrella in Anxiety, Blog It’s not uncommon to have thoughts that can seem to “get away” from you. Everyone daydreams from time to time. Everyone gets distracted.  But, when your runaway thoughts are rooted in worry and rumination, it’s a different story.  Worrying thoughts often stem from a seed of truth or reality but can veer so far off base that they become preoccupations or irrational. Unfortunately, it is hard to...
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Keys Signs You’re Self-Medicating & How to Self-Soothe Instead

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Depression The world is an uncertain and sometimes scary place. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is believed that the long-term mental health issues may be too much for professionals in the country to even handle. Of course, that is on top of the “normal” causes of anxiety, depression, and stress.  When people feel overwhelmed by life or a specific situation, it’s not uncommon for them to want to...
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Online Therapy Myths that May Be Holding Back Your Healing

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Online Therapy Online therapy has become more popular (and necessary) than ever. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, studies have suggested that mental health issues throughout the country could quickly become a huge problem.  But, this pandemic isn’t over yet. Many people are still being encouraged to stay home, wear masks, and practice social distancing. Unfortunately, the effects of loneliness and isolation...
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Trauma Recovery Happens in the Here and Now: 8 Strategies for Staying Present

Posted by Gina Petrella in Blog, Trauma By definition, a traumatic event is something that happened to you in the past. It could have been last week, last year, or a few decades ago. However, such episodes can wound deeply and therefore keep the emotions feeling fresh and new. This happens on both a psychological and physiological level. As a result, you may feel trapped in the past even as you strive to heal and create a better...
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What Not To Do: 7 Habits that Can Make Your Anxiety Worse

Posted by Gina Petrella in Anxiety, Blog When you’re struggling with anxiety, it can sometimes feel like it takes over your whole life. While there are things you can do to manage your symptoms of anxiety, there are also things that can make it worse. Everyday habits could be triggering your anxiety symptoms more than you realize. So, what are some of the things you could be doing that make your anxiety flare-up? How can you put a stop...
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