Anxiety

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. And, if you are, this article is for you. In a world that frequently demands more and more of our attention, stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns can easily affect our mental health. […]

Most people strive for relationships without it. Many people recognize that this trait of a relationship poses a challenge. This one thing can turn a relationship into a dysfunctional dynamic quickly. We are talking about codependency. It tends to be a buzzword, so we want to define our terms. According to Webster’s Dictionary, codependency is excessive […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. And, if you are, this article is for you. In a world that frequently demands more and more of our attention, stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns can easily affect our mental health. […]

Most people strive for relationships without it. Many people recognize that this trait of a relationship poses a challenge. This one thing can turn a relationship into a dysfunctional dynamic quickly. We are talking about codependency. It tends to be a buzzword, so we want to define our terms. According to Webster’s Dictionary, codependency is excessive […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. And, if you are, this article is for you. In a world that frequently demands more and more of our attention, stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns can easily affect our mental health. […]

Most people strive for relationships without it. Many people recognize that this trait of a relationship poses a challenge. This one thing can turn a relationship into a dysfunctional dynamic quickly. We are talking about codependency. It tends to be a buzzword, so we want to define our terms. According to Webster’s Dictionary, codependency is excessive […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. And, if you are, this article is for you. In a world that frequently demands more and more of our attention, stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns can easily affect our mental health. […]

Most people strive for relationships without it. Many people recognize that this trait of a relationship poses a challenge. This one thing can turn a relationship into a dysfunctional dynamic quickly. We are talking about codependency. It tends to be a buzzword, so we want to define our terms. According to Webster’s Dictionary, codependency is excessive […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. And, if you are, this article is for you. In a world that frequently demands more and more of our attention, stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns can easily affect our mental health. […]

Most people strive for relationships without it. Many people recognize that this trait of a relationship poses a challenge. This one thing can turn a relationship into a dysfunctional dynamic quickly. We are talking about codependency. It tends to be a buzzword, so we want to define our terms. According to Webster’s Dictionary, codependency is excessive […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. And, if you are, this article is for you. In a world that frequently demands more and more of our attention, stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns can easily affect our mental health. […]

Most people strive for relationships without it. Many people recognize that this trait of a relationship poses a challenge. This one thing can turn a relationship into a dysfunctional dynamic quickly. We are talking about codependency. It tends to be a buzzword, so we want to define our terms. According to Webster’s Dictionary, codependency is excessive […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. And, if you are, this article is for you. In a world that frequently demands more and more of our attention, stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns can easily affect our mental health. […]

Most people strive for relationships without it. Many people recognize that this trait of a relationship poses a challenge. This one thing can turn a relationship into a dysfunctional dynamic quickly. We are talking about codependency. It tends to be a buzzword, so we want to define our terms. According to Webster’s Dictionary, codependency is excessive […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. And, if you are, this article is for you. In a world that frequently demands more and more of our attention, stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns can easily affect our mental health. […]

Most people strive for relationships without it. Many people recognize that this trait of a relationship poses a challenge. This one thing can turn a relationship into a dysfunctional dynamic quickly. We are talking about codependency. It tends to be a buzzword, so we want to define our terms. According to Webster’s Dictionary, codependency is excessive […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]

Article written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista You are not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. And, if you are, this article is for you. In a world that frequently demands more and more of our attention, stress, anxiety, and negative thought patterns can easily affect our mental health. […]

Most people strive for relationships without it. Many people recognize that this trait of a relationship poses a challenge. This one thing can turn a relationship into a dysfunctional dynamic quickly. We are talking about codependency. It tends to be a buzzword, so we want to define our terms. According to Webster’s Dictionary, codependency is excessive […]

We don’t want to be extreme and finding the right therapist for you can be more important than any other relationship in your life. This is a person who will hear your story, your patterns, about your relationships, and how you function in the world. Therapists are people who can provide objective opinions without giving […]

Article written by Denver Therapist, Meghan Stetson In our Polyvagal Theory (PVT) & Mental Health series, we’ve found some common ground. As humans, our systems operate best when we feel safe.   Our nervous system, through neuroception (sensing), always scans for danger. It looks for safety in ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.   We’ve also learned […]

Article written by Denver trauma therapist, Lauren Battista What is trauma? The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as “any disturbing experience that results in significant fear, helplessness, dissociation, confusion, or other disruptive feelings intense enough to have a long-lasting negative effect on a person’s attitudes, behavior, and other aspects of functioning.” In simpler terms, […]