Author: Reion Janeau, LCSW

  • Better Sleep Leads to Better Days

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    Reion Janeau, LCSW

    Do you find yourself unable to wind down at night, or you begin to watch an interesting television show and the next thing you know, the time has passed and now it is one o’clock in the morning? You find yourself only being able to sleep for a few hours…

  • How to Soothe an Anxious Mind

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    Reion Janeau, LCSW

    Have you ever felt like the thoughts just won’t stop? Anxious thoughts can feel overwhelming and lead to overthinking, which can make you feel more anxious and lead to more overthinking and then you’re in this never-ending cycle and feel like there’s no way out. Well, there is. Mindfulness allows…

  • How to Support Someone with Depression

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    Reion Janeau, LCSW

    Depression can be an incredibly complex and individualized experience; making it difficult for loved ones and caregivers to provide support. If someone you love is experiencing depression, you may be feeling an array of emotions such as helplessness, frustration, anger, guilt, and sadness. All of these feelings are valid and…

  • Anxiety vs. Stress: What’s the Difference?

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    Reion Janeau, LCSW

    Both stress and anxiety can affect your mind and body. Both are a natural part of the fight or flight response. Both stress and anxiety can cause the following symptoms: excessive worry, apprehension, tension headaches or body pain, high blood pressure, and/or loss of sleep. So, am I stressed, or…

  • New Year, Better Me

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    Reion Janeau, LCSW

    The start of a new year signals the opportunity for a clean slate; a chance to reflect, reassess, and make changes to become the best version of ourselves. Making New Year’s resolutions can positively impact mental health especially for us living with mental health conditions, but how can we make…

  • Avoiding Holiday Burnout

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    Reion Janeau, LCSW

    Some people find great joy in holiday social events, shopping, family gatherings, and celebrations, but for some, this is a stressful and overwhelming time filled with heightened emotion and too many demands. If you are someone who struggles with setting boundaries with work-life balance or you’re a people pleaser; the…

  • Shedding Light on the Winter Blues

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    Reion Janeau, LCSW

    While some welcome the colder weather and shorter days; some people experience sadness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating and disruption in their sleep schedule. The winter blues or symptoms of low-level sadness throughout the winter months, can take a toll on your physical and mental health. While you can’t change the season,…

  • Take Time to Water Yourself

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    Reion Janeau, LCSW

    Somewhere along the lines, we have been taught to put ourselves last, if not very close to it. But, caring for yourself isn’t self-indulgence, it’s self-preservation. In order to serve others, you must fill your bucket first. Imagine self-care as filling your pitcher. Visualize a bucket full of water. The…

  • Mental Health is Health

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    Reion Janeau, LCSW

    Take a moment to just breathe. Breathe in, breathe out. Close your mouth and inhale through your nose as you count to four. Hold onto that breath as you count to seven, and then exhale through your mouth for the count of eight. How are you feeling? Do you feel…

  • Coping with Life’s Stressors

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    Reion Janeau, LCSW

    Many of us face challenges that can be stressful or cause strong emotional reactions. Whether positive or negative, change can be stressful. Stress in small doses is a normal part of life; however ongoing stress can become physically and emotionally overwhelming. If you’re living with ongoing high levels of stress,…