by Alex Hoerr | Jul 26, 2018 | Anxiety & Depression, Mental Health & Wellbeing
It is a natural human tendency to want to avoid, minimize, or eliminate painful feelings, thoughts, and experiences. We want to feel “good” and we don’t want to feel “bad.” For example, when people experience disappointment, loss, or tragedy, there is a strong... 
by Alex Hoerr | Jul 9, 2018 | Anxiety & Depression, Resources
Boundaries are like an invisible fence between you and others. Everything on your side of the fence, such as your thoughts and feelings, are your responsibility, while everything on the other side is the other person’s responsibility. I discuss boundaries in depth in... by Alex Hoerr | Mar 14, 2018 | Anxiety & Depression
Stress is an unavoidable part of life but finding healthy ways to cope can be challenging for many people. Stressors come in many forms and from various sources. Stress is also not experienced the same way for everyone so don’t be surprised or feel bad if what... 
by Alex Hoerr | Feb 28, 2018 | Anxiety & Depression, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Relationships
Positive Self-Talk vs. Passively Listening to Negativity It might seem strange that a therapist would recommend talking to yourself but what I’m suggesting is taking a more proactive and positive approach to something you already do. Positive self-talk means using... 
by Alex Hoerr | Nov 16, 2017 | Anxiety & Depression, Mental Health & Wellbeing
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” -Audrey Lorde Self-care is a set of behaviors and habits that an individual engages in to promote their overall well-being. Self-care includes physical, emotional/psychological, relational,...
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