by Jamie Criswell | Jun 20, 2019 | Family
Sleep is an essential part of our overall health and wellbeing. When we get quality sleep, our bodies have a chance to recharge so we wake up feeling refreshed and energized. But for some people, quality sleep doesn’t come easy. Studies show that an estimated 50 to 70...
by Jamie Criswell | Apr 25, 2019 | Wellness
‘I just feel like my feelings are a nuisance.’ ‘I don’t know what to do with what I feel.’ ‘I push down my feelings all the time because I don’t have it as bad as other people.’ I hear these messages daily. Feelings can be complex and depending on the messages we’ve...
by Jamie Criswell | Feb 21, 2019 | Wellness
Sometimes the “what ifs” in life can get the best of you. The emotional instability anxiety brings is consuming. Racing, anxious thoughts can interfere with your ability to focus. You might become fearful, withdraw from things you love, and overthink...
by Jamie Criswell | Aug 23, 2018 | trauma therapy
If you’ve experienced an extremely stressful or disturbing event that’s left you feeling hopeless and emotionally unstable, you may have been traumatized. Emotional trauma can leave you struggling with difficult emotions, memories, flashbacks and anxiety that won’t go...
by Jamie Criswell | Aug 17, 2018 | Post Partum Depression
Postpartum depression is more common than you think! Studies show that around 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression and/or anxiety at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, PPD is often misunderstood which further complicates an already frustrating time in...