June 25, 2024
Avoidance is usually seen as a maladaptive response to feared things or situations. For example, if you’re scared of elevators, you’ll probably go out of your way to find the stairs. Avoiding things can create barriers and worsen people’s anxiety of what they fear. However, some scientists argue that avoidance can sometimes act as a positive response by enhancing people’s perception of control.
June 23, 2024
People might not think much about how their hair care affects them, but hairstyling is a great form of therapy. Kara Pezzimenti refers to her job as a hairstylist and owner of Union Hair Studio as “hair-apy”. Kara enjoys serving as a sense of comfort and a listening ear for her clients. Hairstyling gives her customers a sense of restorative power through their clean feel and new look. When people feel good about their external expression, they tend to feel better internally.
June 20, 2024
When people think of domestic abuse, more often than not the first things that come to mind are physical and emotional violence. However, abuse can reach further and affect another aspect of victims’ lives: their financial security. Research found that financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases (Adams, 2011). Financial abuse tends to be overlooked, but it is a very serious form of domestic violence.
June 9, 2024
Acupuncture has a range of great physical benefits, but did you know there are emotional benefits too? Acupuncture is a component of Chinese medicine and refers to the treatment of illness or body ailments with the use of a needle. It can be used to treat problems like neuropathy, sciatica, migraines, fertility and gynecological issues, insomnia, seasonal allergies, depression, anxiety, and other issues. Acupuncture helps people feel more like themselves again and regulates the body’s nervous system. Chinese herbal medicine is also a great tool that is personalized for each patient and brings great benefits alongside acupuncture.
May 24, 2024
When a client goes to a mental health provider, they may often wonder if they will be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. For some people, a diagnosis can make them feel better because it provides an explanation for their suffering, while others may be concerned about the stigma and impact of a particular diagnosis. It's important to remember that
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