by Kristen Neal | Apr 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
This may sound crazy, but bear with me. You can 100% eliminate or reduce your anxiety in 20 minutes. Your anxiety will not be resolved permanently, but you will be giving yourself a respite that can last hours or days if you are willing to try this out. Here is what...
by Kristen Neal | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Kristen Neal, LPC goes live with National Public Radio (NPR). Thanks to Nancy Fowler for conducting the interview. You can follow Nancy on her website. Click to hear the...
by Kristen Neal | Apr 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Easing My Child’s Fears During COVID-19 Schools are closed in order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the news, commercials and radio are all referencing how “to stay safe in these uncertain times.” As an adult, with a fully developed brain, these are scary times....
by Kristen Neal | Apr 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
COVID-19 Grief and Loss If you are anything like me, a month ago was a different world. Americans knew about the COVID-19 outbreak in China, but maybe there was a little part of yourself that was in denial about its potential impact in America, because we are America,...
by Kristen Neal | Apr 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is the Definition of Trauma? Trauma is any experience that one perceives as negative and that negatively impacts your present life. It creates extreme stress in the body and mind. Traumas can be perceived as horrific, helpless to prevent, and threatening to...
by Kristen Neal | Apr 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is Empathy? Empathy and sympathy are often mistaken for each other. Let’s compare the two: Sympathy: Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone, support in the form of shared feelings or opinions or agreement with approval Empathy: The ability to understand the...