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Boundaries-MORE THAN A FENCE IN YOUR BACKYARD
I find myself talking about boundaries a lot. What they are, why they’re useful. How to set them and most importantly, how to maintain...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 11, 20214 min read


How to Say "No" (Without Feeling Guilty)
Learning to say no. Learning to state your wants and needs while respecting other people, is a valuable skill. Do you find yourself...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 11, 20213 min read


Nutrition for Anxiety
By: Anna Crawford MS, RDN, LDN, cPT, Joyfully Nourished, LLC Let’s talk about “Diets” before jumping in to specific nutrition...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 11, 20215 min read


Are you an Introvert? Do you struggle with anxiety? There's a connection!
Today I'm going to talk about how being an introvert and not caring for your introverted nature can lead to anxiety. The biological fact...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


All About EMDR
EMDR can help you strengthen positive traits that you possess. It can de-sensitize you to phobias and high anxiety situations. EMDR can...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Progressive Muscle Awareness
Similar to progressive muscle relaxation, this mindfulness exercise is designed to help you connect with your body. This is a great tool...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Physical and Soothing Grounding
Today I'll continue talking about grounding. I'll guide you through a physical and a soothing grounding exercise. Many years ago, I was...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Soothing Grounding Script
Now we're going to try soothing grounding. Let's start with favorites. Think of your favorite color. What color is it? Good. Think of...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20212 min read


Physical Grounding Script
Now we're going to try physical grounding methods. Notice your feet on the floor. They are literally grounded, connected to the floor....

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20212 min read


Guided Mental Grounding Exercise
Over the next few weeks I'll be guiding you in some grounding exercise. Grounding is a set of exercises designed to distance you from...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20212 min read


Mental Grounding Script
This first exercise uses mental grounding methods. Start by reminding yourself that you are safe. You are here, in this moment. Now take...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20212 min read


Five Facts About Anxiety
Anxiety is rough. Understanding it can help. Here's a short video to help you understand more about anxiety.

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Creating Your Calm Place
Creating and strengthening a calm place is one of my favorite EMDR exercises. Think of it this way...you have a memory network or a...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Creating and Using a 'Container'
Today is all about learning a handy EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) technique. How to create and use a container. Do...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Should You See a Therapist for Your Anxiety?
Let's talk about anxiety! Did you know that anxiety affects 40 million adults in the United States. That's just a little over 18% of the...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


10 Key Strategies for Working/School from Home
Working and going to school from home can be challenging. It is so easy to feel overwhelmed by anxiety or sink into a depression that...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20212 min read


Weird Dreams
Are you experiencing vivid dreams while sheltering in place? You're not alone! Tune in to learn more and as I guide you through a short...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


What is Teletherapy?
This is easily the most challenging time anyone of us have ever experienced. It's okay to be anxious, scared, irritable, angry, sad,...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Isolation and Depression
We are social animals. Even the most introverted of us need connection. This can be challenging at any time but especially now in the age...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Anxiety and the Body
Feeling anxious, stressed and anger can be really uncomfortable. Sometimes the physical sensations are the most disturbing part of the...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read
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