You might be surprised to know that there are many people in the Bible who I would describe as a total basket case. We've got David, who can seem manic and dances around in his underwear, and other times seems depressed and wishing for death. Samson has such a bad breakup … [Read more...] about What Are You Doing Here, Elijah? A Bible Story About Burnout and the Nervous System
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This Will Not Be Me
“Mom, you have to eat something.” I have made three things, and she won’t eat any of them. “I need my coffee.” “Ok, but you need to eat something.” I bring her a cup of coffee. She takes one sip and makes a face like she just drank dirt. “It needs sugar.” “Mom, I … [Read more...] about This Will Not Be Me
Turns Out I am a Flight Risk
Listen to the blog: I remember running through a park with my dad chasing after me, mad as a hornet. I think of that now in my counseling training in anxiety and trauma. You’ve heard of fight, flight, or freeze responses. In that instance, I was fleeing. Another … [Read more...] about Turns Out I am a Flight Risk
I’m a Therapist With an Anxiety Disorder – Here’s What Actually Helps
Listen to the blog: This may seem like an unusual confession from a therapist, but most of my regular clients already know this about me: I have an anxiety disorder. I have struggled with anxiety really as far back as elementary school. It started in the way a lot of … [Read more...] about I’m a Therapist With an Anxiety Disorder – Here’s What Actually Helps
It’s Never Totally Right At The Holidays
Listen to the blog: We had a totally fine Christmas. There is literally nothing to complain about. Nothing went wrong. No fights. We saw all the people. Ate all the food. My son got the most important stuff on his list. My husband and I didn’t even get into an argument … [Read more...] about It’s Never Totally Right At The Holidays
How to Regain Composure When You Feel Overwhelmed or Anxious
Overwhelm tends to sneak up on you. The first thing any of us thinks is how do we make this feeling stop. It all started with an innocent plan — three weeks of grandkid duty. We love our grandchildren, but as longtime empty nesters, we’re not exactly conditioned for life … [Read more...] about How to Regain Composure When You Feel Overwhelmed or Anxious
