by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Jul 16, 2021 | Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
When you think of summer, do you think of swimming, hiking, road trips, and beach days? Do you think of doing brain exercises to increase your cognitive flexibility? No? Just me? Consider this: Just as physical activity helps our bodies to maintain flexibility and...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Apr 30, 2021 | Therapy, Trauma
As a psychologist, I’ve worked with clients having a wide range of traumatic life experiences including PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, particularly the myths about it coming up again and again. Last year brought a host of unique challenges, significant loss,...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Feb 19, 2021 | Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
Have you suffered exposure to death or threats of death, sexual violence or serious physical injury? Do you have nightmares or intrusive memories of some past traumatic event? Do you feel irritable, emotionally numb, or on edge? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Nov 20, 2020 | Holidays, Mindfulness, Relationships, Stress
It’s that time of year again wherein we finish off Halloween candy, we take out our sweaters, and we face the inevitable questions about where to celebrate Thanksgiving and the Holidays. These questions challenge us under normal circumstances, but during a pandemic...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Sep 4, 2020 | Depression, Parenting, Personal Improvement
Think back to pre-COVID-19 and ask yourself: Did you love the excitement of planning trips and finding new places to explore? Did you look forward to eating out with friends? Did you relish a leisurely trip through your favorite store just for fun? Did you look...
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