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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur when you’ve experienced a traumatic event, witnessed a traumatic event, or are repeatedly exposed to details about a traumatic event. Some may even develop post-traumatic stress disorder after learning someone close to them experienced or was affected by a traumatic event. Common symptoms of PTSD include disturbed sleep, aggressive behavior, lack of concentration, extreme anxiety and more. Each of us act and react differently in response to these events, and that is ok. To properly diagnose this condition, both a thorough physical and psychological evaluation are necessary. Effective Treatments For PTSD Learning how to ...

Did you know there are roughly 100 trillion unique organisms living in your gut? These microbiome communicate with your central nervous system and near-endocrine systems associated with anxiety and stress response. We also know the “gut-brain connection” plays a role in mood and memory, but how much more they communicate is still very much a mystery. While we don’t fully understand the connection between the brain and gut, we have plenty of evidence that suggests these micro-organisms have a significant impact on a wide range of mental health and neurological conditions. This may include but is not limited to depression, ...

We all want the best for our children. This may never be more evident than when a concerned parent is searching for the right mental health professional to treat their child. Finding a therapist that can have a meaningful, transformative, and lasting impact on your child’s life can be a daunting, even frustrating, task. But asking the right questions and communicating effectively can make this process easier and more likely to succeed. Here are some tips to help you find the best child therapist. Start your search by asking your child’s school guidance counselor, or family and friends, for a ...

Are you having trouble finding ways to manage your anger? Is anger affecting your relationships, job, or health negatively? If so, these steps to controlling anger could change your life. Not being able to control, express, or resolve our anger can lead to disastrous consequences. Below is a process to help reduce anger and create more positive outcomes in moments of great anxiety or stress. Here Are Our 7 Steps to Better Anger Management Step 1. Learn to Pause The first and most important step to better anger management is to stop and breathe. Give yourself the opportunity to choose ...

Marriage counseling is often thought of as a last resort before separation or divorce when in fact it has been proven to strengthen relationships at any stage. Studies show that couples therapy and marriage counseling deepen emotional connection and intimacy and leads to healthier, happier relationships. Counseling provides a safe space for each individual to speak openly and honestly with their partner and an impartial expert about complex emotional issues they have been unable to resolve on their own. Under the tutelage of a licensed therapist or counselor, couples can develop better communication and coping skills that result in more ...