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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Teenage Stress: Catching Up With Adult Anxiety

Teens today experience stress at levels that rival adults. Young people today are more connected than ever and are susceptible to stress from sources that can be nearly impossible to disconnect from whether it’s peers, family, academic, or community stressors. For many reasons, it can be challenging for loved ones to recognize when teens are experiencing typical day-to-day stressors, and when their stress is actually better defined by anxiety. Here are some ways to identify and support a teen in your life that may be affected by anxiety.- Kaely Phelps, LMSW, MS, SIFI

Read more: Teenage Stress: Catching Up With Adult Anxiety
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Identifying and Managing Chronic Stress in Teens

Teens and young adults today are under an enormous amount of pressure. Between navigating school demands, friendship and romantic relationships, family responsibilities, social media, and increasing awareness and engagement with social issues such as gun violence and racial justice, teens are experiencing increasingly high rates of stress. Recently, teens even report higher levels of stress than adults, but under-estimate the negative long term impact of chronic stress.- Kaely Phelps, LMSW, MS, SIFI

Read more: Identifying and Managing Chronic Stress in Teens
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Taking Back Control of Your Life Through Mindful Meditation

Often times as human beings we find ourselves feeling stuck, repeating the same cycles, patterns, and habits. These same thoughts and emotions can affect our mental health, physical health, and overall well-being. Symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma can take a toll on our bodies and have a lasting impact. Impacts that can take away from our true inner strength and beauty. But what if I told you there was a way to navigate these stressors and overcome these emotional challenges in the comfort of your own space?- Beenish Ansari, LMSW

Read more: Taking Back Control of Your Life Through Mindful Meditation
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Mindfulness Practices that do not Include Breath-work

While certain breathing techniques can be useful for some, they may not always click with everyone. There is an entire world of mindfulness techniques that open the door to something you never would have thought can help ground you.- Ava Kaplan, LMSW

Read more: Mindfulness Practices that do not Include Breath-work
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

What is Holistic Therapy?

People are far more than their symptoms or problems, which is why holistic therapy asks us to bring our whole selves into the therapeutic process. This approach focuses on fostering a balanced relationship between mind, body, and spirit to achieve optimal wellness and personal growth. As a holistic therapy practice, we at Repose integrate psychotherapy with movement and somatic education in order to help you gain clarity and overcome challenges.- Sarah Panzer, MSW

Read more: What is Holistic Therapy?
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Anxiety at School: Making the Most Out of a New School Year for College Students

Whether it’s your first day of college or the beginning of your senior year, the start of a new academic year can come with a lot of overwhelming thoughts. It is important to acknowledge those thoughts but keep an open mind, and thus, there can be a world of new experiences on the horizon.- Ava Kaplan, LMSW

Read more: Anxiety at School: Making the Most Out of a New School Year for College Students
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

A Comprehensive Guide to PTSD Treatment and Trauma Therapy

Trauma is something that we don’t talk about enough. Most often individuals expect trauma to show up in veterans or someone who has experienced a traumatic event. But, did you know that, in some capacity, we have all experienced trauma? Whether it was a big traumatic event or something that has built up traction over time. Trauma is an experience that can leave us stuck, lost, and hurting. Especially when the long-term damage finally leads you to your breaking point. That is why it matters to have therapists who understand that trauma is a common occurrence. In fact, even being trauma-informed as a clinician can make a world of difference.

Read more: A Comprehensive Guide to PTSD Treatment and Trauma Therapy
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Understanding and Managing Various Types of Grief

Grief is the aftermath that we have to make sense of. You may be wondering: “How could this happen to me?” “Why am I feeling both yearning and relief?” “I don’t want to wake up tomorrow anymore.” “Why don’t I feel anything?” “I should not feel this way, others lost so much more than me.” “I could have, should have, would have…” As we grapple with our loss, it can lead us to isolate ourselves from those who wish to share in our pain. After all, how can others understand that which we cannot fully fathom?

Read more: Understanding and Managing Various Types of Grief
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Reducing Stigma Associated with Suicidal Thoughts

Having suicidal thoughts can be terrifying. These thoughts can be isolating. You might feel lost, as though you can’t tell anyone. Maybe the thoughts don’t feel so serious because you know you would never act on them. Or you might be ashamed that you feel that way in your weakest moments. You probably don’t want to burden your loved ones with your personal struggles.

Read more: Reducing Stigma Associated with Suicidal Thoughts
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

Navigating Important Relationships When You’re Dealing With Anxiety

Many relationships in life can cause a great amount of uncertainty. Do they like me as much as I like them? Am I being overbearing? Did I say the wrong thing? It is important to work through these feelings in order to thrive in the various relationships we have in our lives.- Ava Kaplan, LMSW

Read more: Navigating Important Relationships When You’re Dealing With Anxiety
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

The Paradox of Grief: A Guide to Grieving When Others Don’t Understand

Grief is the intense emotional response to the pain of a loss (Kubler-Ross & Kessler, 2014, p. 170). This loss could be the death of a loved one, loss of a career, loss of identity, loss of health, or even something as innocuous as the loss of routine. Change, albeit exciting, can also bring about a sense of loss, be it graduation, moving to a new city or country, changing jobs, or having a family. Nevertheless, the loss of connection can translate into grief.

Read more: The Paradox of Grief: A Guide to Grieving When Others Don’t Understand
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· Kristi Spagnuolo

The Language of your Body: Using Dance/Movement Therapy to Connect and Communicate

The physical element of movement therapy has its advantages - aerobic exercise elevates dopamine and endorphins, and reduces levels of stress anxiety, and depression. The emotional element of movement therapy allows us to become more aware and mindful of our mental state and how these feelings manifest in our physical states. It gives us a chance to truly connect with all parts of us. Click to learn more.- Devika Chandnani (Studio Instructor)

Read more: The Language of your Body: Using Dance/Movement Therapy to Connect and Communicate

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