Box Breathing: A Simple Technique for Stress Relief

Overview Four-square breathing, sometimes referred to as the box breathing technique, is a simple technique that you can do at any time that you feel stressed. Controlled breathing is an integral part of meditation and can be utilized independently to calm nerves and...

Anxiety: Symptoms and Treatment

Suddenly you’re overcome with an intense fear or sense of gloom. You feel as though you want to run, but don’t know why. You’re restless, unable to sit still. Your sleep may be interrupted, or you may suddenly startle during sleep. Your heart may race and pound, you...

Stress Reduction

Kay Allen LPC Justin’s soccer game starts fifteen minutes after Emily’s, but the games are on two different fields on the opposite side of town.  Or, you’ve had a long taxing work week with (pick one) toxic coworker drama, management chaos, looming layoffs, increased...