by Brittany Lutren | Feb 19, 2024 | EMDR Therapy, EMDR/trauma therapy
Understanding Trauma Responses From terrible events like accidents or violence to the quieter traumas of neglect or emotional abuse, distressing experiences can shape our beliefs, behaviors, and relationships. They can alter our self-perception and change how we view...
by Brittany Lutren | Feb 15, 2024 | Anxiety Therapy
Why Does Anxiety Sometimes Get Worse at Night? As the day winds down and bedtime approaches, many people have no trouble at all settling down for the night. However, for some, the setting sun brings with it an unwelcome guest: anxiety. While others find it easy to...
by Brittany Lutren | Jan 15, 2024 | Depression Therapy
Why Does Post-Holiday Depression Occur? As the holiday season draws to a close, many find themselves caught in a paradoxical mix of emotions. While the festive spirit and joyful gatherings filled the preceding weeks, a subtle shift often follows. The weeks after the...
by Brittany Lutren | Jan 1, 2024 | Depression Therapy
Building Resilience: Strategies to Manage Seasonal Depression For some, the shorter days and longer nights bring about a shift in mood, marking the onset of seasonal depression. The phenomenon, known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), can cast a shadow over our...
by Brittany Lutren | Dec 18, 2023 | Depression Therapy
Behind the Festive Facade: Coping With Holiday Depression The holiday season is often portrayed as a period of unbridled happiness and family togetherness. As the twinkling lights shine at night and the air fills with the melody of holiday tunes, it’s easy to believe...
by Brittany Lutren | Dec 4, 2023 | Depression Therapy
Understanding, Recognizing, and Managing Seasonal Depression Many of us find ourselves affected by the changing seasons in a way that goes beyond preferring cozy sweaters and warm drinks. For some, the arrival of winter heralds a shift in mood and energy, a phenomenon...
by Brittany Lutren | Nov 20, 2023 | Depression Therapy
What Is High-Functioning Depression? In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to assume that those who appear to have it all together are thriving. They may excel in their careers, maintain seemingly perfect relationships, and appear to effortlessly handle...
by Brittany Lutren | Nov 6, 2023 | Depression Therapy
What Can You Do for Someone Struggling with Depression? For those watching a loved one grapple with the weight of depression, the feeling of helplessness can be overwhelming. You might find yourself asking, “What can I possibly do to help?” or “How can I be there for...
by Brittany Lutren | Oct 16, 2023 | Depression Therapy
How Does Depression Affect Your Brain? Even if you’re not familiar with all of the ins and outs of depression, you probably have a general idea of what it is, as well as some of the most common signs and symptoms and even some of the common causes or factors of it. ...
by Brittany Lutren | Oct 2, 2023 | Anxiety Therapy
4 Effective Ways to Combat Social Anxiety In a world that thrives on social connections and interactions, social situations can feel like an insurmountable hurdle for those with social anxiety. Social anxiety is more than just shyness or a case of nerves before a big...
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