Anxiety Blog Post #4 By Jason Collins Here we are at the end of our series of anxiety hacks. Make sure to go back and review those if you need to. So far we\’ve learned to capture our anxious thoughts, to name them and frame them, and we\’ve replaced those thoughts by going to our…
Read MoreAnxiety Blog Post #3 by Jason Collins So far in this series of anxiety hacks we\’ve discovered two steps in our process. First, we capture the anxious thought. Next, we name it and frame it. (check out the previous blogs if you need to catch up). Now, let\’s move on to step three… Anxiety Hack…
Read Moreby Jason Collins Anxiety Blog Post #2 In the last post we explored the first anxiety hack: Capture the Anxious Thought. Go back and read it if you need to. But once you visualize the thought, picture yourself grabbing it, and holding it out in front of you, then what? Anxiety Hack #2: Name It…
Read Moreby Jason Collins Enjoy this 4 part series: Recent studies in the field of neuroscience by experts such as Dr. Caroline Leaf and Dr. Daniel Amen are finding just how much our inner thought life affects our brains and our bodies. What we think about has an effect on our bodies and our overall health….
Read Moreby Adam R Glendye LPC, CPCS Are you a young man struggling to find your footing in life? Do you feel stuck, uncertain about your future, and overwhelmed by the challenges of adulthood? If so, you\’re not alone. Many young men face what\’s commonly referred to as \”failure to launch,\” where the transition to independence…
Read Moreby Blake Wingo Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may seem like a daunting condition when you first hear it. Media has warped our minds into associating someone with OCD as someone who is unable to leave the house without making sure the oven is off and making sure the door is locked over and over again….
Read MoreEmbracing Discomfort. Breaking Out of your Comfort Zone by: Blake Wingo We all have our happy places. Our nice protective bubble where all the bad things aren’t allowed in. Even the Super Man had the Fortress of Solitude. Even the Man of Steel knew he could not live his life within those walls, however. To…
Read MoreBy Karsten Friske Emotional regulation begins with emotional recognition. Long before taking the wheel of a car, the basic rules of the road become clear by watching others navigate the road. Sometimes, watching how others drive is not productive but can be destructive. For adolescents, understanding how to maintain authenticity within a brand new highway…
Read MoreWe often find ourselves in situations where control slips through our fingers, leaving us at the mercy of external factors. Coping with the uncertainty of waiting, especially when reliant on others, can be maddening. Here are essential strategies to navigate such moments of powerlessness and maintain your equilibrium. 1. Cultivate Patience: Waiting is an art…
Read MoreProcrastination: Productivity Potential Procrastination, that crafty thief of time, undermines productivity and personal progress, casting shadows on one\’s goals and aspirations. It\’s a struggle that many face, leading to frustration and unmet objectives. Embarking on a journey toward breaking free from procrastination requires strategic approaches. At The Pursuit Counseling, we present five distinct strategies to…
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