by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Oct 16, 2020 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation
I and others I know seem to long for rest more than anything else these days. Between the news on natural disasters, the political climate, and COVID-19, I find that many of us experience too much stimulation from too much information input resulting in too little...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Jul 31, 2020 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Stress, Therapy
Let’s be real: Right now most of us endure some level of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty in this ever-changing pandemic reality. Now more than ever must we find ways to manage our stress and worry as we continue living our lives in these uncertain times. Coping can...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Feb 28, 2020 | Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Trauma
Coping with our own pain and suffering is something I talk about often in therapy. Coping skills help us own our own pain and suffering while offering powerful options for dealing with them head on. But that’s not all. Many skills exist for helping us cope with...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Dec 13, 2019 | Holidays, Mindfulness, Stress
What do the holidays mean to you? For many, they symbolize a time for family, connection, and rest. And yet we easily let the holidays drive our culture of consumption, of giving and getting gifts, or try to achieve the perfect holiday experience. No wonder the...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Sep 19, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression
Our English language often uses the psychology of color to depict emotions. We “see red” when we are angry. We “feel blue” when we are feeling down. Yellow is often associated with happiness (think smiley face!), and we are “green with envy” when we feel jealous of...
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