For so many of us, the world has changed a lot since the beginning of March. In some ways, we have found some down time, time to try a new recipe, clean a closet, try a new workout, or take some online classes. For others, this time has been marked by less connection with people, places and… Continue reading Depression and the COVID-19 Crisis
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The Many Emotions of Caregiving
Caregiving is filled with many emotions. Rayna Neises , of a Season of Caring, talks with Laura Beth DeHority, a Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in supporting caregivers. Emotions are a big part of caregiving but often a silent part. Laura Beth shares about the many emotions experienced by caregivers and what… Continue reading The Many Emotions of Caregiving
3 Parts of Your Brain and the Covid-19 Crisis
In order to process information in the healthiest way, we will start with an oversimplified but hopefully memorable explanation of the Three parts of the brain: Old brain/reptile brain: From infancy Tied to most basic needs Tied to somatic symptoms Primitive feelings of safety Freeze Subconscious/Unconscious Mid-brain/chimp brain: Positive emotions-Loyalty, Attachment, Trust, Self Reliance Negative… Continue reading 3 Parts of Your Brain and the Covid-19 Crisis
Boundaries for Caregivers with Special Needs Kids Self-Test
Have you missed out on important aspects of your family’s life to tend to your child’s tantrums because it was easier than dealing with the potential fallout? Have you accepted part of the blame for your child’s behaviors? Have you avoided negative issues that should be addressed with appropriate interventions out of fear… Continue reading Boundaries for Caregivers with Special Needs Kids Self-Test
That Feeling of Overwhelm
Do you find yourself feeling sad, angry or afraid and don’t know why? OR Are there times when circumstances are sad, scary, or anger-inducing while you find yourself feeling either nothing or you have emotionally distanced yourself from the situation altogether? Do you find yourself jumping to solutions without carefully exploring and considering all… Continue reading That Feeling of Overwhelm