Feeling Triggered?

Jacinda Mitchell • Oct 09, 2018

5 Ways to Reduce News Triggers

During my time away from blogging, so much and yet so little has changed. In the past few weeks, the news has gone from being surprising yet informative to just plain triggering for many. I know I have been feeling more and more triggered by the constant talk of sexual assault, abuse, harassment and stories of other women's trauma. Not only are we talking about it at work, but at home, school, social gatherings and all over the internet. I mean, we are steeping in these triggering conversations like tea bags! Now don't get me wrong, these are important conversations and they are way overdue. But for those of you, just as I, who are feeling triggered by the constant conversation of traumatic events I believe it is fair for us all to practice some compassion and self love in the form of TURNING IT OFF!

I know, that feels strange and uncomfortable. What if you miss something? Well, I will tell you realistically that you will not miss anything because any important information will be passed on by friends and family.
So here is what I suggest:

1. Turn off notifications on your phone

2. Engage in self care first thing in the morning

3. Tell your loved ones what you are doing

4. Set boundaries and let others know when they have crossed them

5. TRUST YOURSELF!

And remember, if you or anyone you know needs additional support,
I am accepting new patients at my Atwater office.
Please reach me at jacindatherapy@gmail.com or 702-340-5232

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Self Care When in Self Quarantine

By Jacinda Mitchell • 22 Mar, 2020

Throughout the week ,I have been blessed to continue seeing clients through telehealth and supporting them through this difficult time. Most speak of the difficulty of finding a new normal while struggling with the lack of control in this situation. Some struggle with an increased sense of loneliness and isolation due to social distancing and the need to self quarantine. Some continue to work from home but struggle to find their rhythm when most people's routines have been so drastically changed. I personally have been feeling the need to spend more time outside and sometimes even make my normal commute but not go into my office! Whatever it takes to feel peace and ease the stress seems to be the name of the game! Hopefully the tips listed above can help!