Worry is essentially your brain preparing for the “worst-case scenario!” When worry starts to weigh you down, think like the military and ask yourself if you need doggie dentures. Adding a little humor will change your anxious response. Therapeutic Drive-Thru #militaryoperations #combatworry #doggiedentures
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
In 1943 Abraham Maslow set out to discover the motivation for human behavior. His theory became known as the “Hierarchy of Needs.” You start at the bottom and work your way up. The goal is self-actualization but not everyone will make it there. Will you make it there? Check out the Therapeutic Drive-Thru! #hierarchyofneeds
3 Things Students Need to Heal, After a Traumatic Incident.
After a traumatic incident there are 3 things individuals need to begin the healing process. The most important step is to provide safety! After the individual feel safe then they can begin to retell their story and reconnect with those who were also involved. These steps aren’t just for students, they are essential for allContinue reading “3 Things Students Need to Heal, After a Traumatic Incident.”
Quarterback & Negative Sentiment Override
Why is it that some people could “walk on water” and you would still find a way to doubt them? Kirk Cousins talks about this on #quarterback, out now on #Netflix. It’s known as negative sentiment override. How do you fix it? Find out with the Therapeutic Drive-Thru.
Firefly Lane, Tully Hart, and PTSD
Firefly Lane in now showing on Netflix and it’s also showing us a perfect example of an individual suffering with PTSD after experiencing a sexual assault as a teenager. Let’s dive in and see how many of the PTSD criterion are met for Tully Hart. #fireflylane #tullyhart #ptsd #posttraumaticstressdisorder
How Grooming Works
Sexual predators have a plan. Grooming starts the moment a sexual predator finds a victim. They know how to lure the victim and how to gain trust. Find out the steps they take with this episode of the Therapeutic Drive-Thru. #grooming #sexualpredators #beaware
Ginny, Georgia, & self-harm
Ginny and Georgia is one of Netflix’s most streamed shows. Ginny is a 15-year-old who is more mature than her 30-year-old mother. This story follows their life as they heal from past trauma. One of the subjects they tackle is self-harm. What is self-harm and how do you begin to change this pattern of behavior?Continue reading “Ginny, Georgia, & self-harm”
How Does EMDR Treat Trauma?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a very popular therapeutic treatment for working with PTSD and trauma. How does it work, and can it be used to treat other issues? Find out with this episode of the Therapeutic Drive-Thru. If you are looking for a trained EMDR therapist in your area, then log onContinue reading “How Does EMDR Treat Trauma?”
The Benefits of Emotionally Unavailable Parents.
It sucks to have emotionally unavailable parents because we connect through our emotions. Connecting through emotions is also how we learn to self-regulate. As emotionally draining as it may be, there are some benefits. These children are more resilient, resourceful and independent. But beware…children of emotionally unavailable parents can become parents who are emotionally unavailableContinue reading “The Benefits of Emotionally Unavailable Parents.”
How to pick a counselor.
Picking a counselor can be overwhelming. You got questions? I got answers! Let’s talk about the reasons people see counselors and what to look for to find the perfect match. You’ll soon find that counseling is like shopping on Amazon! #mentalhealthawareness #newyearnewyou
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