Embracing the Nervous System

Embracing the Nervous System

Have you ever wondered what feelings are and where they come from?  Why are they so powerful?  According to the polyvagal theory, the state of our nervous system is determined by which part of our nervous system is engaged (Dana, 2018).  Therapy helps...
The Hope of Grief

The Hope of Grief

A Pacific Mental Health counselor shares her experience with grief. Several years ago, a high school student in my town committed suicide.  Even though she was a stranger to me, I was overwhelmed with grief, and could not shake the knowledge that she died so...