Holistic Therapies

Holistic Mental Health Treatment Methods

Holistic Mental Health Treatment Methods

Behavioral and mental health issues in teens and kids are unfortunately common, and understandably, can be a major source of stress and concern for parents. The good news is there are several holistic mental health treatment methods available that can help alleviate symptoms, improve overall wellness, and promote long-term healing. Holistic care is about more than just treating behavioral issues,

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5 Ways to Calm Your Limbic System

5 Ways to Calm Your Limbic System

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or negative emotions that seem to take control of your life? Or maybe your child is emotionally reactive, angry or easily upset? An overactive limbic system often drives these feelings. The limbic system is that part of the brain regulating our emotional responses.  Julia struggled with anxiety her whole life, and as

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13 Exercises to Improve Executive Functioning

Get up and get moving! Exercise is a great way to improve your behavior, and mood and revitalize the mind and body. There are many science-backed reasons why exercise helps boost your mood, increase focus, and reduce stress. Exercise reduces clinical mental health issues by improving brain chemistry and increasing feel-good neurotransmitters. It also increases blood flow to the frontal

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9 Ways Being Outside Improves Anxiety and Depression

9 Ways Being Outside Improves Anxiety and Depression

Nature is not only a wonderful source of inspiration, but it can also have a powerful influence on the mind and body. It is a constant source of calming sounds and movement, refreshing, and filled with natural beauty. The natural light, the fresh air, and the fascinating diversity of nature can calm a busy mind and heal you in the

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7 Integrative Wellness Treatments for PTSD

7 Integrative Wellness Treatments for PTSD

It improves detoxification and reduces inflammation. In the coming-of-age film “Perks of Being a Wallflower,” young Charlie fell into a depression, causing him to isolate and only interact with his family for company for a long-time. Alongside depression, Charlie was revealed to be experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. He experienced debilitating sadness and intrusive thoughts and everyday was hard for him.

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Intermittent Fasting and the Gut-Brain Connection

Why is a healthy gut important? There is an interrelationship between our brain and our gut. With the gut microbiome, the food choices we make contribute to healthy neurotransmitter production, such as serotonin and dopamine, which are necessary for good mental health.  It’s surprising for most people to realize that serotonin is almost exclusively created in the gut – 95%,

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Intermittent Fasting

5 Common Intermittent Fasting Myths

You may have heard of intermittent fasting and you may have even heard some common myths about this increasingly popular lifestyle choice. People often start out fasting to lose weight but stick with it because it makes them feel good.  Intermittent fasting is used to improve physical, mental, and brain health by both men and women. Many women fast because

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HIPAA 101 for Therapists and Teletherapy

As therapists, we all know the importance of keeping patient information private as part of our duty to maintain patient trust and therapist-patient privilege. However, as more therapists embrace teletherapy practices whether out of an immediate need such as COVID-19 or a desire to expand their practices’ reach, they need to consider the potential Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA)

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Changing the Way We View and Treat Mental Health

“It’s Gonna Be OK!” | Changing the Way We View and Treat Mental Health

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge’s newest book, “It’s Gonna Be OK!: Proven Ways to Improve Your Child’s Mental Health is an Amazon bestseller and resource that every parent should have. As a parent of a child or teen struggling with behavioral or mental health issues, whether due to the pandemic or because of long-term issues, you know all too well the sleepless nights,

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