Don’t Forget Yourself This Valentine’s Day
Katie McLaughlin, LPCC Katie McLaughlin, LPCC

Don’t Forget Yourself This Valentine’s Day

Oftentimes it can be much easier to practice kindness towards others, rather than towards yourself. If you have been curious about practicing kindness and compassion towards yourself, enjoy this brief practice to get a taste of what a self-compassion practice can be like.

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CBT For Anxiety - How To Deal With Anxiety In 4 Simple Steps
Katie McLaughlin, LPCC Katie McLaughlin, LPCC

CBT For Anxiety - How To Deal With Anxiety In 4 Simple Steps

If we write down a thought and if feels 100% true, chances are your body may have a stress reaction. That fight/flight/freeze system will turn on and prepare your body for protection. As usual, this state of protection can feel entirely uncomfortable. When we acknowledge the signs of this protective state being turned on, we can run through our helpful calming strategies, such as deep breathing, guided meditations, physical activity, or any other techniques you have found to be helpful for you to endure this stress response until your brain and body begin to calm.

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