by Sarah Anne Edwards, LCSW, Ph.D. Are you surprised at a depth of your grief upon losing a treasured pet? Do others not understand why it is so painful to you? Losing a cherished pet can be an intensely difficult experience for many people. Pets are often seen as family members, and the bond … [Read more...]
For Those Who Don’t Understand the Loss of a Beloved Pet
from Dr. Sarah Edwards, Pet Bereavement Counseling* They tell you … Not to cry. He's just a pet, not a human. It will pass. Animals do not know that they must die. The important thing is not to make them suffer. You can get another one. You knew would happen. There are more unbearable … [Read more...]
Who’s Talking? Has your communication been high jacked by Five Protective Parts of the Autonomic Nervous System?
Ever wonder what happens when an interaction suddenly goes wrong while you’re talking with loved ones, friends, and co-workers? You seemed to be having a normal conversation when all of sudden the conversation feels very different. Either you or they become defensive, argumentative, angry, closed … [Read more...]
You’re Not Lazy! You Could Be Stuck on the Impossible Task
Many of my clients suffer from being overwhelmed by the thought of doing even the simplest tasks. This is an often overlooked but very common symptom for people with depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and other mental health problems. Sometimes … [Read more...]
The Impossible Task FAQ’s
by Dr. Sarah Anne Edwards, LCSW, PhD When you or someone you love seems incapable to doing even simple things they know they can do, have done before and really want or need to do, it can be baffling. This phenomenon is called The Impossible Task. Based on helping many clients who are suffering … [Read more...]
