47 | Why Taking Care of your Mental Health Matters with Dr. DeAnna Murphy REWIND

2024-06-12

This week is a rewind episode with Dr. DeAnna Murphy, a Professional. Counselor, a Clinical Addictions Specialist, a National Board Certified Counselor, a Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and an EMDR-certified Trauma Therapist. In this episode, Dr. Murphy explains: How to cope with a mental health diagnosis the Fight, Flight, and Freeze modes How to support a person who appears withdrawn Healthy coping and relaxation strategies to deal with stress and the connection between your emotional and physical health the...

In this episode, Dr. Murphy explains:

How to cope with a mental health diagnosis
the Fight, Flight, and Freeze modes
How to support a person who appears withdrawn
Healthy coping and relaxation strategies to deal with stress and the connection between your emotional and physical health
the H.A.L.T. acronym, and three different types of trauma a person may experience: acute, chronic, and complex
The difference between trauma vs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and PTSD symptoms
Avoidant behaviors
How to identify when you’re on high alert and excessively stressing yourself and shares ways to reduce your stress levels
Therapy resources for insured, uninsured, and college students

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