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Stress and the Body: How to Cope

Stress can have a profound impact on our physical well-being. When we experience stress, our body goes into a state of heightened arousal, releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This physiological response, often referred to as the “fight-or-flight” reaction, is Read more…

10 Tips for Better Sleep

Introduction Quality sleep is essential for our overall well-being. It affects many aspects of our physical and mental health. From improving how we think to regulating our mood, sleep plays a crucial role. It even helps strengthen our immune system. Read more…

The Importance of Sleep

Many people know that sleep is important. Researchers at Harvard Medical School still can’t figure out why we sleep but when people don’t sleep, it can have terrible consequences to their health. When rats are deprived of sleep, they eventually Read more…

My Career Path

Every therapist has their own journey through the field. Many of these stories are absolutely fascinating. I decided that I would share my journey with you. I moved back to Connecticut in early 2007 and after some customer service work, Read more…

Reactive Attachment Disorder in Adults

Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a diagnosis that affects mostly children. It happens when a child does not have a consistent caregiver and has experienced neglect before the age of five. Some of the criteria for this diagnosis are emotionally Read more…