by corspokane | January 10, 2020 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Self-compassion, Stress, Wellness | 0 Comments

The most common time that people pause to reflect on the patterns in their life that promote wellness is the start of a new year. Whether you are an optimist that leans toward the possibilities of positive change, or someone who tends to view life with a pessimistic...

by corspokane | December 9, 2019 | Adolescent mental health, Child mental health, Mental Health, Wellness | 0 Comments

  Literature has the power to teach and transform. That is why every year I love to buy books for the people on my Christmas list, especially my young nieces and nephews. When working with young children in a counseling session, I often use books as a way to help them...

by corspokane | November 20, 2019 | Anxiety, EMDR, Mental Health, PTSD, Stress, Trauma | 0 Comments

The popular TV show Grey’s Anatomy recently aired an episode tackling the difficult subject of trauma and its long-lasting impact. What was also introduced to many viewers was a specific kind of trauma therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing...

by corspokane | October 11, 2019 | Anxiety, Mental Health, OCD, Stress | 0 Comments

  Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and walks of life, and occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that...

by corspokane | August 11, 2019 | Adolescent mental health, Anxiety, Child mental health, Mental Health, PTSD, Stress, Trauma | 0 Comments

Whenever a child is exposed to a traumatic event, caregivers and loved ones often struggle to know how to help. Parenting a child or youth who has experienced trauma can be isolating. It may seem that no one else understands what your family is going through or how to...

by corspokane | July 29, 2019 | Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Wellness | 0 Comments

If you struggle with insomnia or have difficulty staying asleep, you know all too well the toll it can take on your mental health. In fact the framework for good mental health starts with sleep as this is the time when the brain and body repair itself. The American...

by corspokane | June 11, 2019 | body acceptance, body positivity, challenge body shaming, Mental Health, Self-compassion | 0 Comments

Summer is almost here – barbecues, days on the lake, fun in the sun… but what if you, like 45% of men and almost 90% of women¹, struggle with body image? Putting on your trunks or bikini could feel more like a personal challenge than a wardrobe choice. Thankfully...

by corspokane | May 13, 2019 | Adolescent mental health, Anxiety, Child mental health, Mental Health, Stress | 0 Comments

  It’s the end of the academic school year and inevitably this means a spike in the “freak out” behaviors parents start seeing in their kids. Looming deadlines and high stakes testing can push even the most resilient student into a constant state of agitation. Add to...

by corspokane | March 6, 2019 | Couples, Marriage Counseling, Mental Health | 0 Comments

Imagine sitting on the couch after a long day, mindlessly scrolling on your phone while something plays on the tv in the background. Your partner comes home and says, “Hi, Honey. How was your day?”. You look up for a moment – mumble a quick greeting and say, “Dinner...

by corspokane | December 17, 2018 | Mental Health, Stress | 0 Comments

During this holiday season I have noticed the tension of many (including myself) ramping up. The Thanksgiving pre and post meal evaluations have come and gone followed closely by the traditional holidays of Hanukkah, Kwanza and Christmas. A consistent theme relating...

by corspokane | November 6, 2018 | Mental Health, Stress | 0 Comments

  If you have ever had a panic attack (also known as an anxiety attack) you know the overwhelming fear that comes with it. A panic attack is a sudden onset of very intense physical symptoms that may include the following: Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated...

by corspokane | October 22, 2018 | Mental Health, Stress | 0 Comments

 If you have a strong-willed child this question has probably popped into your head many times. While other kids happily comply, your child has to ask “why” or challenge the most simple command. You may even feel a sense of guilt because you dread when this child will...