by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Jul 18, 2017
Many people with anxiety and depression have been so stressed for so long that they have gotten worn down. One issue that can arise is adrenal or CNS fatigue. The body is out of gas. Without addressing these underlying physical issues, people still may have...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Jul 18, 2017
Practicing mindfulness does not have to be a huge undertaking. In its simplest form, mindfulness is simply stopping, checking in with yourself to see how you feel and what you need emotionally, mentally and physically, and taking action on that. Too often we...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Jul 18, 2017
All behaviors serve a purpose—even the ones characteristic of personality disorders. Since these issues, by definition have to start showing up early in a person's life, we explore some of the conditions which might cause them to use extreme ways of coping and...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Jul 18, 2017
Worksheets and Resources that use the ACT Principles Russ Harris' Website and Worksheets Values Exercises Kevin Polk's ACT Matrix Hint, if you are searching online for ACT resources, type out Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to weed out the ACT achievement test...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Jul 18, 2017
Get the name of the medication (Example: seroquel) Search online to find out what pharmaceutical company makes it. (In this example, it is Astra Zeneca) Search using the pharmaceutical company's name and patient assistance program. (Example: astra zeneca patient...
by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes | Jul 17, 2017
More than half of Americans are living with a chronic condition. That number is higher among people seeking help for mood issues. Learn how chronic pain can cause anxiety, depression, guilt and grief and how to help people work through their issues to live a high...
