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Panic Attacks: Symptoms, Sensations, and Why They’re So Terrifying
I am starting a new series of blogs about anxiety, panic attacks, and some ways to break free of the prison they can hold us in. In the next several weeks I will be addressing the signs and symptoms, root causes, and ways of addressing and overcoming anxiety and panic...
Self-Care: 6 Low Cost Ideas For Self-Care In Omaha
Mental health is about more than just counseling. It is also about proper self-care. Self-care is essentially just doing things that are good for you. Things that relieve stress, feel good, and help you generally enjoy life. There are things that we need to do daily...
Anxiety Props: 5 Props that Keep Anxiety Going
Anxiety Props: 5 Props That Keep Anxiety Going Guest blog by Jumoke Omojola. You might use blocks as supports when trying to maintain poses and posture during yoga. You might also use props to keep something in position, keep it from closing, falling or crashing. For...
The Social Introvert: Making Deals And Playing To Your Strengths
I’m an introvert. I also love talking with people. Impossible you say? Well, the two aren’t mutually exclusive. I consider myself to be a “social introvert” because while I enjoy spending time alone, I still enjoy social interaction. Being introverted doesn’t...
Counselor & Client: 4 Important Things I’ve Learned On Both Sides Of The Therapy Couch
I’ve spent a fair bit of time in the counseling office as a counselor and some as a client as well. On my journey I have learned quite a bit and continue to learn every day. There are a lot of things that could go on this list, but I’ll keep it to just a few for now....
Mindfulness Meditation: Each Breath is a Gift
Mindfulness meditation is a big thing in the psychology world these days. There is a lot of research showing the benefits of meditating. Check out the American Mindfulness Research Association if you want to read more on that. Simply put, mindfulness meditation is the...
Distorted Beliefs And How They Affect You
So many people I talk with in my Omaha counseling office are worried that something is wrong with them because they have anxiety, ADHD, depression, or some other diagnosable disorder. A doctor will likely say that you have a chemical imbalance and prescribe some...
Success Through Failure
When I was in sixth grade, my parents made one of the noisiest decisions of their lives. They decided to help me buy a drum set. There was hardly a quiet moment in our house after that. By now, I’ve been playing the drums for over twenty years and even started...