When we enter recovery (from substances, eating, trauma, gambling etc), One of the tough lessons we learn is that it is not about feeling bad and feeling good, It is about feeling or not feeling. The "Tao of Fully Feeling" as Pete Walker calls it, is a concept that eludes most. Early in recovery, We [...]
We've all heard the term 'self care' thrown around but most people do not know exactly what it is. During the pandemic, Most individuals found that taking care of themselves was extremely difficult which was/is very understandable. During session, Whenever this term is discussed, a significant amount of people feel it is something 'extra' or [...]
What are Personal Boundaries? The limits and rules we set for ourselves and within relationships, to protect our well-being Knowing our limits in a given situation, knowing what’s acceptable to us, and what isn’t Knowing our values Having self-respect, meaning acknowledging our needs, not just another person’s Having respect for others, not being self-serving Being [...]
No matter where you are or what you do, escaping those one or two sleepless nights may seem inevitable! In fact, a latest study claims that 1 in 3 people in the United States does not get proper sleep. Although you may not find it concerning, an extended period of sleep deprivation can have severely [...]
In their book, Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. and Amelia Nagoski, DMA (2019) write about what they call the “Something Larger”, or the source of meaning in our lives. Sources of meaning can be the pursuit and achievement of certain goals, service to a spiritual calling, connection with others, [...]
Dr. Caruso offers guidance on executive functioning stress Have you been experiencing difficulty focusing, or been having difficulty with your motivation to do things you used to do or to plan for your future? These executive functioning skills are how our brains help us to set goals, create plans, and to carry out those plans. [...]
Due to the COVID pandemic, A lot of us are still working from home. This has both positive and negative attributes. Current clients report that it's nice to reduce the commute time and the stress of traffic while others report that they miss the down-regulation & alone time to separate work from home life. Some [...]
Nourish Your Heart this Valentine’s Day with guidance from our team at Specialized Therapy Associates using our Heart Healthy Eating Plan With Valentine’s day right around the corner, it’s a perfect time to talk about nourishing your heart! What better way to nourish your heart than following a heart-healthy Mediterranean-style eating plan? Now, I know [...]
Eat your Broccoli!: Learn why this much-maligned food is more than it seems! Do you remember being told to “eat your broccoli” as a child? It's no secret that most children want to run in the opposite direction at the mere sight of broccoli because of its “stinky” smell, bright green appearance, and bitter taste. [...]
The impact of holiday stress and pandemic stress on your immune system and the role of perception. We are undoubtedly living through a stressful time in history. The coronavirus has proposed new and unforeseen challenges to each and every one of us as individuals and collectively as a nation. Suddenly, our daily routine built on [...]
