A Comprehensive Guide to Coping with COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 has led to global changes. This is a period of high uncertainty, and for many, high anxiety. For many, this pandemic has led to changes in work, school, recreation, and ability to carry out normal daily activities. Especially for those dealing with mental health concerns, this can be a significant trigger for increased anxiety, depression, or other symptoms. This article goes through each component of wellness and offers strategies to improve in each facet in order to decrease stress and anxiety and promote overall well-being.

Managing Stress and Anxiety Due to COVID-19

Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant changes in people’s lives. Moreover, this pandemic has also led to widespread anxiety and stress among countless individuals. During this time of uncertainty, how can you stay grounded and manage the stress and anxiety that accompanies this pandemic?

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Telehealth

In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions regarding telehealth. Keep reading to learn more about what telehealth is, how it is used, and how it has been implemented at Hudson Therapy.

TeletherapyHudson TherapyMarch 18, 2020Hudson TherapyTelehealth, FAQs

Ways to Practice Self-Care at Home

The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to massive shutdowns worldwide. With this, the majority are largely confined to our homes for at least a couple of weeks. Many people are experiencing a great deal of anxiety, uncertainty, and even fear during this time. Moreover, many of our self-care practices may fall to the wayside as we are stuck in our homes. However, now is as important as ever to maintain our self-care practices.

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How Does Exposure Therapy Work?

Exposure therapy is an evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. But how does exposure therapy actually work? Keep reading to find out and check out the previous two blogs on exposure therapy to learn more about what it is, what the different types are, and the different ways it can be implemented.

Anxiety DisordersHudson TherapyMarch 16, 2020Hudson TherapyExposure Therapy

What is the Best Pacing for Exposure Therapy?

Exposure therapy is an evidence-based treatment for individuals struggling with phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In a previous blog, we learned the basics of exposure therapy as well as the four primary types of exposure therapy. However, exposure therapy can also be done at different pacings, with some being very gradual and others being abrupt. Keep reading to learn more about the different pacings of exposure therapy.

Anxiety DisordersHudson TherapyMarch 13, 2020Hudson TherapyExposure Therapy

Types of Exposure Therapy for Anxiety

When something becomes anxiety-provoking for us, it is common for many of us to want to avoid it altogether. This can feel intuitive--if something causes a negative emotion for us, who wouldn’t want to avoid it?? However, many of the things that we avoid are found in everyday life. Once we begin to avoid more things, we may begin to limit the things that we do, and find ourselves becoming more and more fearful over time. This becomes problematic, as it can seriously impact our ability to function in life. But how do we get over this fear? Is there any way that we can overcome this fear?

A Beginner's Guide to Meditation: Using Technology to Get Started

Meditation is all the rage, and for good reason. Yet, getting started with meditation can feel daunting. Read more to learn about easy ways to incorporate mindfulness practice into your daily routine using apps!

Hudson TherapyFebruary 24, 2020Hudson LCSW GroupMeditation, Mindfulness

A How-To Guide for Setting Up Your First Therapy Session

The decision to begin therapy can be a huge step for many. Now that you have decided that you want to start therapy, where do you even begin? This can feel overwhelming--with so many names, specialties, degrees, and locations, choosing the best therapist for you may seem impossible. If this is how you’re feeling, follow this guide to help you get started.

Hudson TherapyFebruary 17, 2020Hudson LCSW GroupFirst Therapy Session, New Clients

Tips for Overcoming Heartbreak

Love--something that can be so magical, yet so painful. While heartbreak is something experienced by most of us at some point in our lives, it can make us feel completely isolated and misunderstood. Especially with Valentine’s Day around the corner, your single status may feel even more glaring. How do you move on from a break-up? Will things ever get better?

Hudson TherapyFebruary 14, 2020Hudson LCSW GroupRelationships, Break-Ups

The Cognitive Triangle: What it is and How it Works

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one of the most widely known therapeutic modalities. One of the core concepts of CBT is the cognitive triangle. What is the cognitive triangle and how does it play out in our lives?

Hudson TherapyFebruary 10, 2020Hudson LCSW GroupCBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

What's the Point of Stress?

At some point, most of us have found ourselves spiraled down into a pit of stress, wondering how we got there in the first place. And at this point, most of us have asked ourselves, “What’s the point of stress? Why am I even stressing out? What’s the point!?” While stress can be very unpleasant at times, it actually serves a major purpose in our lives, and is one factor that has helped humans survive throughout the centuries.

Is There a "Good" Kind of Stress?

Stress: we all know what it feels like. In fact, most of us experience stress throughout our daily lives. When we think of stress, most of us consider it to be a bad thing. I mean, who wants to be stressed? However, there are two primary types of stress, one negative and often damaging, and the other is actually beneficial! Keep reading to learn more.

Self-Care, WellnessHudson TherapyMay 30, 2019Hudson LCSW GroupStress, Stress Management, Wellness

How to Make Your Own Mindfulness Jar

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What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a tool that we all have to help ourselves through the stresses of life. But the problem? Not many of us know how to practice mindfulness or know what mindfulness actually means. Keep reading to learn more about mindfulness and ways to incorporate mindfulness practice in your life.

Does My Child Have ADHD?

Childhood is a time of running, jumping, and exploring the world! Naturally, children seem to have endless stores of energy and would much rather run around than sit and pay attention to something. But where is the line drawn between a kid being a kid and a child who has ADHD? Keep reading to find out.

TherapyHudson TherapyMay 20, 2019Hudson LCSW GroupADHD, Child Therapy, Parenting

Addressing the Stigma Around Mental Illness

Mental illness has a long history of having a stigma attached to it. While significant progress has been made to combating the stigma, it is something that continues on and affects the number of people who seek out mental health care.

Four Tips on How to Manage Stress as a Parent

Parenting--one of the most rewarding, and one of the most stressful, jobs that someone can take on. As a parent, you want to be there for your child, and able to take on every obstacle that comes your way. But how often do you take care of yourself? It can become easy to forget about self-care as a parent, but failing to care for your needs can be damaging in the long run. So, what are ways to manage stress as a parent?

Hudson TherapyMay 14, 2019Hudson LCSW Group

What is Postpartum Anxiety?

Many of us are familiar with Postpartum Depression. However, there are many other conditions that can arise during pregnancy or following childbirth, one of them being Postpartum Anxiety. Keep reading to learn more about what Postpartum Anxiety is and how it can be treated.