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How to Handle Panic When Feeling Overwhelmed: Counselor Approved Strategies
The strategies below reflect tools counselors often teach for panic and overwhelm. They are practical, simple, and meant to work when your brain feels too flooded for complicated steps.

Karen Plant
Aug 38 min read


Understanding Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Its Development and Applications in Counseling
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) stands out as a powerful approach in mental health treatment, especially for clients facing intense emotional challenges. Developed to address complex psychological issues, DBT combines practical skills with a compassionate framework. This post explores how DBT was created, what it involves, and why it has become a valuable tool in counseling. How Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Was Developed DBT was created in the late 1980s by psychologis

Karen Plant
Jul 194 min read


Understanding Adjustment Disorder: Symptoms Treatment and Steps to Healing
Adjustment disorder is a common yet often misunderstood mental health condition. It occurs when a person struggles to cope with a significant life change or stressful event. This difficulty in adjusting can lead to emotional and behavioral symptoms that interfere with daily life. If you or someone you know is facing challenges after a major change, understanding adjustment disorder can be the first step toward healing. Adjustment disorder is not a sign of weakness or failure.

Karen Plant
Jun 144 min read


Overcoming People Pleasing and Fear of Rejection Through Effective Counseling Techniques
How counseling can help with people pleasing behaviors and fear of rejection.

Karen Plant
May 314 min read


Practical Techniques to Stop Dissociating and Embrace Mindfulness in the Present Moment
Practical guide to use mindfulness during stress.

Karen Plant
May 14 min read


Can Telehealth Effectively Address Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
Can telehealth help me with anxiety or depression?

Karen Plant
Apr 203 min read


Understanding Albert Ellis's Perspective on Should Ought and Must in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Albert Ellis, the founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), revolutionized how we understand the language of our thoughts, especially the words should , ought , and must . These words may seem harmless, but Ellis identified them as key contributors to emotional distress and irrational beliefs. This blog explores what Ellis said about these terms, why they matter, and how changing our relationship with them can improve mental well-being. Person reflecting on the imp

Karen Plant
Mar 213 min read


Understanding Rumination and Anxiety: Effective Methods to Minimize Symptoms
Anxiety can feel like a constant storm inside the mind, and rumination often fuels that storm. When you find yourself stuck replaying worries or negative thoughts over and over, it can increase anxiety and make it harder to find peace. Understanding how rumination works and learning ways to reduce its grip can help you manage anxiety more effectively and improve your overall well-being. A person sitting quietly in a peaceful park, reflecting What Is Rumination and How Does It

Karen Plant
Feb 84 min read
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