Bipolar disorder can lead someone to feel as though they are on a roller coaster of emotions that they didn’t voluntarily pay an admission ticket to ride. Their desire to get off the ride is ever-present, but feels completely out of their control. The varied emotions one can experience that is diagnosed with bipolar disorder can place them in positions of feeling different, misunderstood, confused, scared, frustrated and alienated. Click here to read on.
Read MoreUnfortunately, with the ever changing tumultuality of 2020-2022, frequent consumption of the news has become the norm. Although in the past one would say that this was a “necessary evil” to build social awareness, many these days are noticing internal shifts that feel unshakeable. Why? Because daily consumption of traumatic or distressing content news or content can elicit a trauma response. What is this trauma response? It is called “vicarious trauma”.
Read MoreSocial anxiety is irrational and excessive fear and stress around social situations and social interactions. Teens are especially susceptible to experiencing social anxiety as they navigate the social pressures and developmental stages of adolescence. If you or your teenager are struggling with social anxiety, therapy at Repose can help.
Read MoreAre you experiencing emotions in a way that feels extreme? Do you feel like you move through your emotions quickly? Is it easy to love and hate someone or something in the same breath? Do you feel like you’re losing control of your emotions? If so, Dialectical Behavior Therapy might be for you.
Read MoreDo you feel like you sometimes struggle to express your emotions through words? Do you feel like even after verbalizing your emotions your body continues to feel heavy and burdened by your feelings? If this sounds like you, read on.
Read MoreHere you will learn a little more about the efficacious nature of dance movement therapy in healing trauma that lives in the body. Click here to read more.
Read MoreBurnout is a feeling of emotional, physical and psychological exhaustion which can manifest as apathy about work, lack of motivation, diminished performance, exhaustion, and physical symptoms. Burnout is caused by prolonged and excessive stress brought on by working prolonged hours or under stressful conditions like strict bosses. Click here to read on.
Read MoreIf you are someone that has been on a mental health journey for any amount of time now, you may have come by what is called a “cancellation policy”. If this is your first entry point into the mental health world - then welcome! We hope this journal serves to be informative for you as you embark on this journey. Click here to read on.
Read MorePartnership- a commitment to one another, whether through marriage, a civil union, or a long-term relationship. A partnership bound by love is one of life's greatest joys, to be witnessed through the eyes of another, to be cared for, and to be chosen every single day. But what happens when that partnership finds a rupture; when one partner has been unfaithful?
Read MoreThis blog details the basics of ExRP and its efficacy in the treatment of OCD. Click here to learn more.
Read MoreTherapeutic spaces can have their own language. You might be familiar with some of these terms or they might be new to you. This blog details some some general terms or phrases that our therapists use in practice and what they mean.
Read MoreHere we detail common struggles faced by teenagers, and parents; how these struggles may show up in their day to day lives; statistics on the prevalence of mental health issues amongst teens and parents and supports that may be available to them.
Read MoreHere we detail what perinatal wellness is, risk factors for developing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, supports available to you, and more.
Read MoreThe phrase “setting boundaries” has become a ubiquitous part of our mainstream culture: personal conversations, professional relationships, and social media are all rife with the idea that “boundaries” must be set, but there is still confusion over what this actually means and how to set boundaries effectively. Most of us probably believe that “setting boundaries” looks like saying no and/or protecting our energy, and while this is sometimes true, it doesn’t reflect the whole picture. Learn more.
Read MoreFor those who are familiar with EMDR therapy, you might think that it is only useful for those with PTSD. However, EMDR is incredibly versatile and can help those with many different kinds of trauma.
Read MoreWhile traditional talk therapy can have extremely positive effects on people, there are other therapeutic interventions that can help you process past experiences. EMDR therapy is an evidence-based practice that puts the client in the driver’s seat for their healing.
Read MoreTerms like “self-love” and “self-compassion” are thrown around a lot these days as important qualities to cultivate, but for many of us, they unfortunately feel out of reach. Whether we get stuck in negative thought cycles of criticism and comparison, or whether we simply have trouble finding our own sense of worth, our inability to love ourselves often feels like just one more weakness or failure. Read more.
Read MoreWe all go through stress in our lives. Whether it is the loss of a job or a loved one, or frustration from school or work, it is part of the human experience. Coping is the process of adapting to the changes in our lives. How do you respond to change?
- Nicole Meeker, MSWI
Corey Keyes first conceptualized the term languishing as being the middle ground between mental health and mental illness. It is a state where one is neither in crisis nor thriving, neither depressed nor flourishing, or neither stuck nor making leaps of progress. Click here to learn more about Languishing and it’s occurrence particularly in the age of COVID.
Read MoreHere we detail the grief process, the various types of grief, how to grieve healthily, grief and the body, and Repose’s grief offerings.
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