Blog

In today's hyper-connected world, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. There are so many benefits to social media; it allows us to connect with friends, share experiences, and stay informed. However, the pervasive nature of social media also...

At Freedom Within Therapy and Wellness Center, we understand that life’s challenges can often leave us feeling anything but well. For many of us—especially military personnel, veterans, and their families—stress, trauma, anxiety, and relationship difficulties can...

In recent years, the intricate connection between our gut microbiome and mental health has garnered significant attention. Emerging research suggests that the diverse community of microorganisms residing in our intestines plays a crucial role in our…

Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, yet misconceptions abound, often leading to stigma and misunderstanding. Myths like “mental health issues are a sign of weakness” or “you can just ‘snap out of a mental health condition” can prevent individuals from seeking the help they need.

We all have an inner voice that can either uplift or bring us down. That little “naggy voice” that brings on the negative self-talk, or the tendency to focus on our shortcomings, failures, and weaknesses, can be debilitating and limit our potential. However, the good...

Healthy boundaries are an essential part of maintaining our emotional and mental wellbeing. They help us establish our own personal limits and protect us from being taken advantage of by others. Having healthy boundaries also enables us to communicate our needs...

The death of someone important in our lives is a tragedy no one ever expects to go through. Because of this, we experience two losses at once. The world sees the loss of a special person we were attached to, while we carry an additional invisible loss of expectation....

Matrescence? What is that? Matrescence is a term that refers to the developmental stage of motherhood, including the physiological, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical changes that happen once an individual becomes a mom. Like the developmental stage of...

Do you feel like when your anxiety hits you can’t move, breath, or function? When you feel panicky, flushed, or emotionally overwhelmed, do you feel like nothing can help? I am here to give you one simple trick that might help take away those feelings. This is called...

This technique will take you through your five senses to help remind you of the present, stay focused, and help get through tough or stressful situations. This is meant to calm the heart rate, reduce anxiety, and help you “reset” when we feel that anxious feeling...

Have you ever noticed that the more you try not to think about something the more you actually think about it? Try it! For example, try not to think about a giant warm chocolate chip cookie. See if you can NOT think about it for 30 seconds. Did you succeed? Some might...