Lifestyle habits can have a strong influence on your amygdala. If you engage in regular aerobic exercise, especially exercise that uses large muscle groups, the positive effects on both your amygdala and your cortex can help improve your mood. Regular aerobic exercise can also improve your brain's neuroplasticity, making both your amygdala and your cortex … Continue reading Exercise, Sleep, and Anxiety: Rewire your brain
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4 FAQ about Shannon’s Counseling Services
How participatory are you during sessions? I participate in every session. There are times where the client does most of the talking and they find it very helpful. There are also times when I talk more because I'm teaching or sharing valuable information. How long should I commit to being in therapy, at least in … Continue reading 4 FAQ about Shannon’s Counseling Services
Be Your Own Sunshine: Make changes
"You cannot expect to meet new goals or move beyond your present circumstances unless you change." Les Brown Sometimes you have to be your own sunshine. We can't fully control our environment and what's going on around us, but we can change what's going on within us. Ugly weather, pandemic, dealing with grief, loss, depression, … Continue reading Be Your Own Sunshine: Make changes
What I Mean When I Ask, “Have You Considered Seeing a Counselor?”
https://youtube.com/shorts/DvVOXdtFF-E?feature=share Thank you for supporting my YouTube channel. When I ask, "Have you considered seeing a counselor?" I'm not saying, "You're so messed up only a professional can help you." What I'm saying is: "Have you considered that you're worthy of an unbiased, safe and productive opportunity to process your experiences?" Has anyone ever awkwardly … Continue reading What I Mean When I Ask, “Have You Considered Seeing a Counselor?”
Feeling Anxious About Going to Counseling? Online Counseling Can Help
If you're feeling anxious about meeting in-office with a mental health professional, try teletherapy. Research shows that teletherapy is equally effective as in-office therapy. People can still learn about anxiety and how to best manage it. Teletherapy can be done in the comfort of your home. It's convenience is beneficial in other ways, like not … Continue reading Feeling Anxious About Going to Counseling? Online Counseling Can Help