Category: Wellness & Social Work

  • How Stress & Trauma Impact Our Bodies and How We Can Heal Ourselves – Part 2: EMDR

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    Lovella Calica, LCSW

    This month I’d like to share another modality that incorporates the body/science into healing called EMDR, which should just be called bi-lateral stimulation, but it stands for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy. I am asking for your open-mindedness for a moment. It may sound strange and unbelievable, but it is…

  • Digital Detox by Breyana Robinson, Our Social Work Intern

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    Breyana Robinson, Social Work Intern

    What do trees do in September? They turn over a new leaf! Get it? With the fall season in front of us, it’s important to be mindful of how much screen time we’re getting while trying to stay out of the cold. This week I want to come to the…

  • Spring Cleaning the Body with our Social Work Intern

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    Breyana Robinson, Social Work Intern

    Hi everyone! With the spring season beginning, let’s consider spring cleaning the body! Make this a time to throw out habits that don’t serve the body well. This could be negative self-talk that can lower self-esteem and discourage you from trying new things, not moving your body enough, or poor…

  • How Stress & Trauma Impact Our Bodies and How We Can Heal Ourselves – Part 1: TRE

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    Lovella Calica, LCSW

    When we experience fear or get overwhelmed, our bodies have physical reactions. Let’s say you were driving in your car and were hit by another vehicle. What do you notice happening in your physical body? Maybe your heart is racing. Maybe your hands are gripping the wheel and your muscles…

  • 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…