Anxiety
Anxiety is distress caused by an anticipation of a future problem occurring. The severity of anxiety differs from person to person and can change over time. According to the World Health Organization, 4% (301 million) of the world’s population was estimated to have anxiety in 2019. How can I tell I have anxiety? Recognizing the […]
Emotional Trauma
Emotional trauma is the result of experiencing significant stressful events causing an emotional wound and keeping an individual stuck in the past. Potentially traumatizing events include any form of violence or abuse, microaggressions, accidents, physical illness, medical procedures, natural disasters, and any type of loss or major life change. Emotional trauma affects one’s ability to […]
Life Transitions
Life transitions are moments of significant change in our lives. Transitions may occur as a result of a significant life event marking a new beginning, either positive or negative. Human beings often struggle with change because we are creatures of habit, do not like uncertainty, or do not want to take on new roles; therefore, […]
Loss & Grief
Loss can be defined as the process of losing someone or something, tangible or intangible. Grief is the emotional response to loss. The more significant the loss, the more intensely one grieves. In most cases, grief is associated with the death of a loved one but it can also occur following a divorce, separation from […]
Depression
Clinical depression is an uncomfortable and debilitating experience. It is a need for deep rest from cumulative distress. One experiences feelings of despair or sadness and alterations in one’s thoughts, physiology, and emotions that negatively impact day-to-day functioning. Depression is a common mental health problem that varies in severity, duration, and expression. According to the […]