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Love in the Time of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

It’s here. We can’t get away from it in the news media. Our schools. Our workplaces. Our churches and places of worship. Our gyms and workout studios. March Madness is canceled. NBA and NHL have hit the pause button. MLB is pushing back opening day. Broadway shows and tours are canceled. Coachella and Stagecoach have been postponed. Travel plans are being rearranged. A lot of us have been told to work from home. And the freeways are wide open during rush hour. Are you feeling overwhelmed yet? Because I certainly am. And that is hard to admit that because my job necessitates that I don’t get overwhelmed. That I carry the anxious burdens of others without getting crushed beneath the weight. This task has become exceptionally hard given the collective anxiety our world is experiencing right now.

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Dr. Megan Johnson Dr. Megan Johnson

Combatting the Cycle of Loneliness

Recent research has revealed that more than one quarter of the population feels lonely. And this is often a topic of conversation in my office. One of the things I have been chatting with clients a lot about these past few weeks is the feeling of loneliness. Loneliness can often feel like a helpless cycle entirely dependent on the actions of others. But in reality, there are practices you can adopt that can actually disrupt the cycle of loneliness and invite the presence of others.

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Dr. Megan Johnson Dr. Megan Johnson

Attachment Style and How it Affects Growth and Healing

The two main dimensions on which a person can be insecurely attached are characterized by attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance. Attachment anxiety is to the degree to which one is worried that their attachment figure will be unsupportive in times of distress and need. Attachment avoidance is the degree to which one minimizes their dependency needs and distances from potentially supportive interpersonal relationships when faced with stressors.

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Dr. Megan Johnson Dr. Megan Johnson

Got the Holiday Blues? These Winter Self-care Tips can Help

In addition to the expectations and stress of holiday planning, travel, and celebrations, the winter months can be accompanied by a case of the blues, increased anxiety, or relational stress. It's important to take care of yourself through this season and the tips below will help you to do so!

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Dr. Megan Johnson Dr. Megan Johnson

5 Things You Need to Know Before Beginning Trauma Therapy

Beginning trauma therapy can be overwhelming and intimidating.  In fact, those who have experienced trauma may have the most difficult time beginning therapy because their experiences have been so confusing and overwhelming. Keep these things in mind before beginning the journey of overcoming trauma.

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