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Articles on trauma, anxiety, and the things that make us feel stuck, written by Tyler J. Jensen, a trauma-informed therapist in Iowa City.
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HOW TO GROUND - FEATURED
How to Ground Yourself: 5 Techniques for Anxiety
When panic hits, your thinking brain goes offline and your body takes over. These five tools work with your nervous system, so you can come back to the present a little faster.
By Tyler J. Jensen | 8 min read | Updated June 202602 / Latest ArticlesMENTAL HEALTH
Bipolar 1 vs Bipolar 2: The Real Difference
Here is the short version. Both bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 swing between an elevated mood and depression, and the whole difference lives on the elevated side.
MENTAL HEALTH
Confidence: A Reflection From Prominence
Confidence is earned slowly. It is earned from putting in a consistent amount of effort towards a goal on a regular basis. When we attempt to snatch it too quickly, we will be met with a lesson of humility.
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