If you are overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, here is a quick exercise to help. The Four Elements was devised by Elan Shapiro, and I have recorded an audio version of it. I hope you find it useful.
If you would like to find out more about anxiety, you can view free resources here. Book online today, telephone, or send us an email. Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC Psychotherapist, (Licensed Professional Counselor), Northern New Jersey www.exploretransform.com 201-779-6917 chris@exploretransform.com #findatherapist #northernnewjersey #beyondtheblue #mentalhealth I will keep this brief because you are probably still adjusting to working online from a corner of your home, and/or home-schooling your kids.
There has never been a greater risk of burnout, so here are ten quick tips to protect your mental health. I will produce a lengthier version later, when we all have more time.
Take care, and stay connected in any way you kind. And reach out if you need to ask any questions. Perhaps you need some new suggestions about how to exercise self-care. Get in touch. Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC www.exploretansform.com
Is your mind racing, worrying about whether you have messed up at work, or offended someone, or jeopardised an important relationship? Chances are, this is anxiety burning through your veins and keeping you up at night.
You are not alone. 40 million people in the United States are affected by anxiety (Anxiety and Depression Association of America). Here is another chance to read my article about anxiety. And if you need more information, I have a webpage on my website dedicated to anxiety. Book an appointment online today. Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC Psychotherapist in Ridgewood, NJ 07450 www.exploretransform.com
Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC
Psychotherapist, (Licensed Professional Counselor), Northern New Jersey www.exploretransform.com 201-779-6917 chris@exploretransform.com #findatherapist #northernnewjersey #beyondtheblue #mentalhealth In response to the coronavirus, you do not need to leave the safety of your home to get psychotherapy sessions. Teletherapy is available so book online today.
Teletherapy is a secure online portal, and you can choose to have these sessions using video or just audio. Book online today. Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC Psychotherapist www.exploretransform.com I am going to release a message about how are psychotherapy practice will change in response to the coronavirus. In the meantime, this pandemic has caused a heightened sense of anxiety throughout the world. But there are things we can do to protect our emotional wellbeing.
I know that it is important to stay up to date with any new information. But I have mentioned in a previous post that we need to carve out time when we stop listening to the news, and we free our mind to think of something else. Here are some suggestions -
Please do get in contact if you need to discuss any of your concerns. I would like to think that I can at least point you in the right direction. We are in this together, and together we will find a way through. Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC Psychotherapist in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ever feel drained when other people are around? It is good to connect with others, but sometimes I just can't 'people' any more. When the opinions and perspectives all start to collide in my head, I realise that the only solution is to shut myself away for a little.
Moments of solitude can give you space to breathe again; you can gather your thoughts, connect with your emotions, and learn how to listen to your body again. But after a short rest, it is important to reconnect. If we leave it too long, it will only become harder and harder to engage with the outside world again, and this can lead to social anxiety. To give you that big push out the door, and into the world of human connection, you just need to understand the Four Corners of Connection - Firstly, there are four very good reasons to connect with others, and Secondly, there are four ways to improve the quality of that human connection. So let's start with four good reasons to connect with others. And there is science to back it up! –
By now you are hopefully convinced that human connection is important, and that you need a bit of it now and again. But how can we improve the quality of our human connection? –
Want to know more? Book an appointment today. Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC Psychotherapist in Ridgewood, New Jersey www.exploretransform.com
Stress, anxiety and depression often involve us focusing on someplace other than the present moment. We long for a past that is no longer, or we fear a future that we just cannot predict.
Here is another chance to read my article called the Gift of Presence. Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC, Psychotherapist www.exploretransform.com #findatherapist #northernnewjersey #therapy #mentalhealth
Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC
Psychotherapist, (Licensed Professional Counselor), Northern New Jersey www.exploretransform.com 201-779-6917 chris@exploretransform.com #findatherapist #northernnewjersey #beyondtheblue #mentalhealth
As the coronavirus spreads throughout the world, how can we tell if we are taking sensible precautions or suffering from health anxiety? Here is a quick summary of the key differences.
You can find out more about anxiety here. And if you need more information about how to manage your anxiety, book an appointment online today. Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC, Psychotherapist www.exploretransform.com #findatherapist #northernnewjersey #therapy #mentalhealth
Beneath anger, there is often another emotion, and often an emotion that is hard to accept. Consider the last time you were angry, and ask yourself: What emotion was beneath this? Was it sadness, disappointment, loneliness, or fear? Is there a different approach, a different message we need to communicate, other than explosion of anger?
Here is another chance to read my article on anger management. Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC, Psychotherapist www.exploretransform.com #findatherapist #northernnewjersey #therapy #mentalhealth
Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC
Psychotherapist, (Licensed Professional Counselor), Northern New Jersey www.exploretransform.com 201-779-6917 chris@exploretransform.com #findatherapist #northernnewjersey #beyondtheblue #mentalhealth |
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