TOOLS
Imagine you want to build a beautiful house. You find yourself sitting on a large box. Your thoughts keep telling you that your skills aren’t good enough to build a house, even though you are a master carpenter. You keep worrying that you have no material or tools. You feel locked in depression unable to break […]
LIVE YOUR LIFE
Your life is precious. Each day you have the opportunity to decide what response you will have to each situation. Have you found yourself dwelling in past regrets? Depressed or anxious. Has daydreaming about some magical future taken over your thoughts?Disassociation. Is gaming the virtual world you live in? Halt! Live your life right here right […]
FILL YOUR CUP TO OVERFLOWING
Self care is a critical part of good mental wellness. Taking care of oneself allows us to be able to be in a position to care for others. Over the past two years we have heard, read, seen on T. V. much about “burn out”. When we make a point of giving ourselves permission to […]
WHOM DO YOU TRUST?
When dealing with your health trust a professional certified licensed credentialed medical person. This is particularly important if you have mental health concerns. The Clinical Director of Contemporary Care Centers, Tarique Perera leads an elite team to serve as a full service psychiatric practice. www.contemporarycarecenters.com to view all the services and meet the team. You can trust […]
MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
Do you take equal care of your mind body and spirit? A good balance of care to all three will help you manage stress, cholesterol, heart concerns, and peace of mind. Just as we go for our yearly physicals we also should be sure we are doing everything to keep our minds and spirit in […]
REALITY VS. UNREALITY
Fantasy, dreams, living in an alternative reality can be a lovely respite from the sturm and drang of daily life. When we need to take a mental break, letting our imagination take flight can be just the answer. The key to healthy mental wellness is to know the difference between reality and unreality. When stress, anxiety, […]
CHICKEN OR THE EGG?
Which comes first- chronic pain or depression? There is a great deal of research that would indicate that chronic pain and depression are closely linked. Advanced treatments for anxiety and depression such as TMS have had astounding results to help patients relieve the back pain and come out of depression. When one suffers day in […]
WARNING SIGNS
WARNING SIGNS Have you started neglecting yourself? Do you bathe daily, wear clean clothes? Are you binging on your computer gaming, gambling, or watching porn? Does drinking or gorging on food fill the emotional void ? Does shopping for no reason give temporary pleasure? Are you cutting yourself with a razor? All are warning signs that […]
WORDS HURT AND WORDS HEAL
What are the words you use when speaking to yourself? Is your inner voice a friend or a critic? As children our parents often set the tone of how we perceive ourselves. It can empower us or create fears and shame. If you are suffering from phobias, anxiety or depression there is help. Talk therapy […]
Lightness of Being
Are your days light and beautiful? Do you greet the day with joy? Are you enjoying your life? The answer is hopefully a resounding YES. If it is not, take a look at what is preventing a spirit of joy in your life. Look for the lightness of being in life. Are there stumbling blocks? […]
