THP Blog

Mental Health questions answered and other various musings about The Hope Place and Pine Trees Counseling Center.

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Goat Yoga!

Join us at The Hope Place for a fun filled Saturday morning of goat yoga!! Our Nigerian dwarf goats will be grazing and hanging out with you as you enjoy the benefits of yoga. We offer a fun, relaxing yoga experience for all levels with the added joy of friendly goats!

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10 Signs of Too Much Anxiety

Anxiety can present in many different ways and intensities.  It can also be a symptom of various other diagnoses like ADHD, PTSD, grief, and depression.  Learning about it and testing new skills to manage it can be really helpful for those who are confused about what to do next.

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Divorce Trauma Symptoms

If you’re feeling sick to your stomach about a divorce, check this list of symptoms to see if you’re suffering from a traumatic response.

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Are you in chaos?

Yes, but we may be able to help you untangle yourself from it.

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Can’t Sleep? You’re not alone.

Insomnia rates have skyrocketed in the last couple of years. I wonder why? (sarcasm).

Typically, we are kept from falling asleep or falling back to sleep by our brain’s inability to switch out of problem solving mode and into rest mode.

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3 Things to STOP Saying to Veteran Caregivers

If you're in the veteran community, like I am, you're aware of the many stigmas surrounding the silent wounds of war. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a nasty side effect of war. It's a very natural reaction to an extraordinarily UNNATURAL event. Our brains were not created to handle this kind of crazy. Thank goodness for caregivers.

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