by Cathryn Hanssen | May 22, 2017 | Anxiety, Health, Relationships, Stress
Many people suffer from social anxiety, which can be very distressing. This form of anxiety occurs when having to interact with other people. Feels of self-consciousness, worries about being judged, or having a negative experience are what cause social anxiety. A...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Sep 15, 2016 | Depression, Health, Stress
Burnout occurs over time, and as opposed to compassion fatigue, it is not trauma focused. It is exhaustion that is felt emotionally, mentally, and physically, when a person experiences low job satisfaction, powerlessness, and high stress levels at work. Burnout is the...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Mar 13, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Health, Stress
Compassion fatigue is also known as vicarious traumatization, or secondary traumatization. It is the result of caring too much. Compassion fatigue is experienced by those in helping/caring roles. It is the result of repeatedly being exposed to the suffering and...
by Cathryn Hanssen | May 30, 2015 | Depression, Health, Relationships, Stress
There are many people who suffer from depression, which is a serious but very treatable disorder. Not only does it affect the person with depression, but also those around them. When someone you love is depressed, you may experience feelings of helplessness, sadness,...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Mar 26, 2015 | Health, Relationships, Stress, Uncategorized
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? There are some myths out there about what these two terms mean, so here is an explanation of what makes these personality types different. Extraverts get their energy from being around other people, from being actively involved in...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Dec 5, 2014 | Anxiety, Depression, Health, Relationships, Stress
We all get busy with our lives and often forget that we need to take care of ourselves on a regular basis. By caring for both mind and body, we are better able to handle stress and cope with different life events. This is especially true at busy times of the year, or...
