The coronavirus pandemic and the disease it causes, COVID-19, continues to be a crisis in the U.S. and around the world. It is normal for people to be stressed and fearful when there is a crisis. Acknowledging your feelings and learning to cope is an essential part of taking care of yourself and those you… Read More »
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
We all fall into communication patterns, and sometimes these patterns lack healthy boundaries. For a relationship to thrive, both parties need to be clear about themselves; who they are, what they value, and their limits. Living without personal boundaries can be destructive. If someone in your life does not respect your space and pushes you… Read More »
What Do Anxiety Dreams Mean?
If you are having anxiety dreams on a regular basis, chances are there are real life stresses in your life that are in need of attention. Why do we have stress dreams? Because, when you are sleeping, your mind is still active. When you are stressed and anxious, your mind is processing your emotions throughout… Read More »
Art Therapy Can Provide Relief from Anxiety
Many people suffer from anxiety and art therapy can provide relief. Dealing with anxiety can be very stressful and it can take a toll on your mental well-being. Behavioral problems are sometimes the result of excessive fear, and for individuals experiencing this fear, it can includes panic attacks. Panic attacks can be frequent, persistent, and… Read More »
Anxiety Symptoms and Ways to Calm Yourself
If you experience anxiety symptoms, you know how frightening they can be. The experience of having an anxiety attack varies from person to person, as we are all unique, but often individuals who suffer from anxiety report a combination of the following: An overwhelming sense of panic. Hyperventilating or trouble breathing. Experiencing shaking, trembling, and… Read More »
Emotional Overeating
Emotional overeating is when an individual is using food to cope with their emotions. Often a person is overeating to soothe themselves from negative emotions such as anger, stress, or fear. Also, emotional overeating is common in senior citizens when their emotional needs are not being met. This is especially true when an elderly individual… Read More »
May is Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as Mental Health Month). It is an annual recognition of the need to cure stigmas surrounding mental health issues. In acknowledgement of Mental Health Month, individuals, families, and professionals strive to open up more conversations about mental health issues to promote healing. This is necessary because… Read More »
Sleep and Mental Health
Often, people do not get enough rest. They might not think it matters, but there is a clear connection between adequate sleep and mental health. Not sleeping can have disastrous effects on your professional and personal life. If you have difficulty sleeping, it could be connected to depression or bipolar disorder. More than one-half of… Read More »
4 Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Live a Better Life
If you experience anxiety, there are paths to healing. You can live a better life. Anxiety and worry, and the physical and emotional reactions caused by these fearful feelings, can be destructive. If you are ready to seek help, contact Van Blarcom Consulting. Talking through your problems and making changes in your daily routine can help… Read More »
Caregivers for Seniors: Who Is Taking Care of the Caregiver?
Caregivers for seniors, and individuals taking care of family members who are sick or disabled, come from every age, gender, and socioeconomic group. While they share many positive aspects of caregiving, there can also be struggles. In some cases, caregivers feel they had no choice in taking on their role. This can lead to feelings… Read More »
