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 »
The Body-Mind Connection
The body-mind connection is powerful. How you think can affect how feel physically. And how your body feels can impact your thoughts and emotions. Do you have thoughts that are making you feel bad about yourself? Both physically and emotionally? Leave your negative thoughts and concerns with personal counselor Kendall and get on with a… Read More »
How to Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Anxiety and panic attacks are a difficult experience for many people. Having an anxiety attack is frightening and overwhelming. If you want to overcome sudden anxiety or panic attacks, know there are steps you can take to get rid of them. Here are some techniques that can help. Ways to Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks… Read More »
Stresses of the Holiday Season
While the holiday season can be a happy and joyous time, it is also a difficult time for many people. For example, it is common for elder seniors to experience stresses of the holiday season including feeling lonely and sad. The truth is, sometimes the holidays do not look like the warm, connected gatherings that… Read More »
Finding Anger Management Techniques that Work
If you’ve been thinking of eliminating the stress in your life and controlling your reactions to various situations, then you could soon be building healthy routines. Through counseling, you can learn anger management techniques. All of this can be done through phone consultations that fit your schedule. It’s important for you to understand what is… Read More »
Exercise Your Mind
At every phase of life it is important to exercise your mind. The decline of one’s mental capacities is an issue for many older adults, sometimes these issues are part of a larger disease, such as dementia related to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The good news is committing to engaging your mind can improve the mental… 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 »
Benefits of Positivity
Did you know that there are numerous benefits of positivity, for both your mental health and your physical health? Researchers believe being positive offers an array of health benefits, including being less prone to depression, a higher resistance to common colds, improved cardiovascular health, and better lifestyle coping skills. Positive thinking can extend your life and… Read More »
Caregiver Life Balance
Whether you are a family member or a paid helper, caregiver life balance can be an issue when you are looking after someone who is elderly or ill. Caregiving is demanding. Because of the stresses, caregivers often struggle with taking time for themselves. With busy, changing schedules, caregivers often put the needs of the individual they… Read More »
