Why Breathing Exercises Don’t ‘Work’ for Anxiety (And What Helps)
“I’ve tried breathing exercises and they don’t work.” If that sounds familiar, this post explores what “not working” really means—and how anxiety is meant to be supported.
Patrice Flanagan-Morris
Brainspotting Therapy – What is it & How does it work?
Brainspotting Therapy can be transformative – if you have tried therapy in the past and found yourself stuck – this might be the key.
What If You Could Heal More Deeply in Just One Afternoon?
Exploring Brainspotting Intensives with Patrice Flanagan-Morris, LCSW Have you ever had that feeling of “I’ve talked this to death, but I’m still stuck”? Or maybe you are thinking “I’m ready to live my life the way I want it to … Read More
Overwhelmed, Overloaded and Tapped Out
Feeling overwhelmed, overloaded, or completely tapped out is more common than you might think, but it doesn’t have to be your norm. This blog explores how your nervous system reacts in moments of stress using the Polyvagal Ladder framework. Learn to recognize signs of dorsal vagal shutdown, sympathetic fight-or-flight activation, and how to gently guide yourself back to a state of calm and connection (ventral vagal). With practical tools and relatable examples, this post provides simple strategies to help you move through stress and create more moments of balance and self-compassion in your daily life.
Navigating Hard Days: Small Steps Towards Feeling Better
I know, I know, you don’t need another person telling you what to do to help you on a day like today. But is it possible that those who are offering suggestions might actually be in the right direction? Not as a cureall but to support us in feeling just a little more like ourselves today? Small steps today might not seem like they help with the big goal, but the thing we know about our minds and bodies is that these small steps actually help us making the movement towards the big goal.
When Giving Up is Resilience
Sometimes giving up is resilience. To be happy and fulfilled. It’s okay to not be good at everything, give yourself a break.
How You Experience Your Body Impacts How You Experience Life
How you experience your body impacts your quality of life. Learn more here on what type of body image you may be struggling with and how therapy can help!
When Did I Lose My Authenticity?
Authenticity is a big buzz right now, so many resources to be your “authentic self.” But if you don’t know where you lost it – how can you find it?
Hoarding: Finding the Door To Healing
Millions struggle with significant hoarding problems. You aren’t alone, your family member isn’t lazy or irresponsible. It is usually the opposite – stemming from perfectionism, or feeling too much responsibility that leads to feeling like you can’t let anything go.
2023 New Year’s Resolution – Ditch the Resolution
Without understanding what is underneath them, a New Year’s Resolution can hold us back from growth.
Therapy Doesn’t Work for Me
What makes therapy work is the relationship you have with your therapist and finding the right method for you.
