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Nervous System Regulation—Free Mental Health Care

By Rachel Kyle, LLC

Anxiety Breathe Coping Crisis Effort Emotions Exhaustion Mindset Practice Processing Self-Care Stress

Anxiety Body Care Breathing Change Coping Crisis Deep Breathing Emotions Growth Reframe Rest Self-care Stress Self-Regulation

Posted: October 19, 2023

A healthy, regulated nervous system is vital for good mental health. The nervous system is responsible for discerning our general wellbeing and it warns us when we’re no longer safe. For example, we may be experiencing fear or heightened anxiety in the face of a...

CrIsIs??? HeLp!?

By Mark Holloway, MA, LLPC

Crisis

Confusion Crisis Depression Withdraw

Posted: March 16, 2021

Although crisis is often unpredictable, there are predictable phases that we experience. Knowing these might allow a struggle to be normalized. Phases of a crisis: Impact stage - learning new information that is overwhelming. This may include being stunned, numb, immediate grief, anger etc. This...