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Experiencing trauma can be a difficult and painful experience, but it's important to remember that healing is possible. While everyone's healing journey is unique, here are some steps that may help you begin your process of dealing with trauma. The first step is to recognize and acknowledge your trauma. This can be challenging, as many people may try to suppress...[ read more ]

Anxiety is a normal and often healthy response to stress or danger. However, when feelings of worry or fear become overwhelming or excessive, it can interfere with daily life and lead to an anxiety disorder. Common symptoms of anxiety include restlessness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and physical symptoms such as rapid heart rate or sweating. Fortunately, therapy can be an effective...[ read more ]

Family is an essential component of our lives, but it can also be a source of stress, conflict, and pain. Therapy can help families address and overcome these challenges, build stronger relationships, and cultivate healthier communication patterns. Whether you're dealing with a specific issue or simply looking to improve your family dynamic, therapy can provide you with the tools and...[ read more ]

Children experience a wide range of emotions as they grow and navigate the world around them. While some children may have an easier time coping with difficult situations, others may struggle with anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues. In these cases, child therapy can be a valuable tool to help children and their families work through these challenges. Child therapy provides...[ read more ]

Marriage can be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling relationships in your life. But, it's not uncommon for couples to face challenges and conflicts along the way. That's where marriage counseling comes in. Marriage counseling is a form of therapy that helps couples address issues within their relationship and improve communication skills. One of the main benefits of marriage...[ read more ]

Anxiety is a common mental health concern that many college students face. The pressures of academic demands, social expectations, and personal responsibilities can trigger feelings of worry, fear, and apprehension. If left unmanaged, anxiety can impact academic performance, social relationships, and overall well-being. Fortunately, there are effective ways to manage anxiety in college. Here are some coping strategies and support...[ read more ]

During this week's blog post I focused on the importance of focusing on both mental and physical health equally. However, for so many people it is easy to let one of these things slip. As a way to combat this and introduce something that combines the two, I introduced our community to yoga therapy. This type of therapy combines the...[ read more ]

Yoga as a form of therapy has been around for quite some time now. As I said in my last blog post many people use yoga as a way to practice mindfulness and mediation. We even have counselors here at Renew that are certified in yoga therapy! Feel free to give us a call or send us an email if...[ read more ]

To wrap up our final blog post of this week I have found a website with many resources on Gaslighting. It ranges from what gaslighting is, spotting in relationships and even the workplace, and what to do if you find yourself in a situation where you believe you are being gaslighted. If you have not already. take some time to...[ read more ]

This week our focus is on Gaslighting. Gaslighting as defined in our first blog post of this series is defined as “a form of psychological abuse where a person or group makes someone question their sanity, perception of reality, or memories. People experiencing gaslighting often feel confused, anxious, and unable to trust themselves (medicalnewstoday.com).” The response to our first blog...[ read more ]