In this episode, I discuss why mindfulness matters in mental health maintenance, with licensed psychotherapist and crisis responder, Christine Velasquez.
Deep Breathing For Anxiety
The (American Institute of Stress). puts it this way. Deep breathing increases the supply of oxygen to your brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes a state of calmness.
How To Use Habituation To Improve Anxiety
Habituation is essentially, the practice of intentionally exposing oneself to anxiety triggers in small increments of intensity.
How to Decrease Intrusive Thoughts, Using A Worry Journal
You see, the thing about anxious thoughts, is that they can come on in an instant, yet flavor our mood for the day, causing a kind of domino effect on our thought process, which then impacts our reactions to the occurrence around us, be it our kids, spouse or friends.