As the clinical psychologist at Wisdom Within Counseling near East Lyme, Connecticut, I wanted to share with you some great techniques for when you are feeling worried and concerned.
Worry is a feeling we all get from time and again.
Worry is like rocking in a rocking chair. You have something to do, but it gets you nowhere. If you are a fellow child psychologist, you know that children can’t talk about their worry, but instead benefit from play therapy. Read more about play therapy, here.
If you are a parent who is worried about a reckless teenager who is drinking while driving behind your back, worry may be a very natural and organic response. When we are worried, we can’t be present for other people in out lives and enjoy life. We feel limited and concerned most of the time. Worry can consume us, if we let it. As a psychologist in Niantic, Connecticut, I help parents learn to work with their rebellious teenagers. I also work with women who are adult children of alcoholics. Read more, here.
I provide therapy for frustrated teens in Niantic, Connecticut. Some people travel from towns 45 minutes away. Teenagers may drink for a number of reasons from peer influences to their own inner conflict about their parent’s divorce. Helping struggling teens is my passion. Worrying is a challenging feeling because we often worry about people who we love deeply. To become consumed by your worry for your adolescent child will not do anyone any good.
Tips For When You Feel Worried
Call For A Therapy Session In Niantic, CT
As your Niantic psychologist, I offer family therapy, individual therapy, therapy for children, therapy for adolescents, therapy for teens, therapy for young adults, therapy for parents, and animal therapy groups. When I put on my child psychologist hat, I offer art, yoga, play therapy, and outdoor therapies along side talk counseling, such as CBT. When I put on my marriage therapist and couples psychologist hat, you have a chance to move from frustration, fighting, and arguments to a brighter future. I offer you tools and tips to support a more intimate partnership.
I would love to support and encourage you as you reach for positive goals in your life!
Text me to get started with in-person therapy or distance video sessions, 860-451-9364. Read more about distance sessions, here and pen pal sessions here.
Practice Ayurvedic Self-Massage
Calming to your mind and soothing to your nerves, a warm oil, self-massage is a great daily or even weekly practice. You soothe racing thoughts, relax your worries, and arrive in the present moment. As a clinical psychologist in East Lyme, Connecticut, I want you to know how important healing touch is for your nervous system. In order to feel safe, we need to be touched in healing, compassionate, and safe ways. Offering yourself soothing touch is an amazing coping skill for self-harm and eating disorders as well. Read more about eating disorders, here. To read more about a great self-care practice, self-massage, look here.
Connect with Your Inner Psychologist. Acknowledge Your Worry And Say Hello To It.
Then, understand worry will come and go, like the clouds and weather overhead. It will be strong like a downpour at times, and also sunny to other times. When I was training as a psychologist before I settled into my Niantic office, Wisdom Within Counseling, I learned that all humans, even mammals, have a variety of emotions every day. If we have a powerful feeling like guilt or anger, and we jump onto that feeling, we end up consumed by it. Stay present for yourself and live in this moment, this breath, right here. Follow you inhale and then your next exhale. You may even feel happy and then sad all in the span of 15 minutes. Ride the waves of your breath. Remember, this too shall pass.
If you are a young adult or adult worrying about your spouse who is depressed, worry is a normal reaction. Worry allows you to know that a situation is important and meaningful. When you allow worry to consume you, it own leads to feeling deflated and helpless. If I can give you one tip as a psychologist, I would say, “Listen to your breath to bring your mind in to the present moment.” Instead of feeding your inner critic and negative thoughts, try befriending yourself and saying, “I’ve been through hard times before and I’ve gotten through them. I can know the universe has a plan for my future!” This too shall pass and then again, focus on your breath in and breath out.
Yoga Nidra For Handling Worrying and Anxiety
Worrying and anxiety go hand in hand. When worry, fear, anxiety, and nervousness are in a scene together, it can make enjoying the moment hard. Take the time to remove yourself from the situation. if you happen to be home, do a “yoga nidra,” which is a mindfulness-based stress reduction technique for self-care. Forty-five minutes of yoga nidra guided yogic sleep compares to eight hours of REM sleep. Read more about the healing benefits of yoga therapy for PTSD, here. As an East Lyme psychologist, I want you to know that help is right around the corner. If you are struggling, I am here for you via video counseling session or through session at my Niantic office.
I hope you enjoyed these five tips for handling worry and letting it go. Remember, we are all human and worry is something everyone is working on, together. By communicating your plans, feelings, and needs effectively, you may also play a huge part in preventing worry in a loved one!
Written By
This article was written by Katie Ziskind, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, 500-hour Registered Yoga Therapist, is the owner and clinical psychologist at Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut. Finding a family therapist in Niantic has been very difficult until now. Katie Ziskind LMFT, RYT500 combines her highly effective specialties of art, yoga, music, and animal therapy alongside talk counseling. She is an expert with children, adolescents, teenagers, and the young adults. She offers therapy for teens in Niantic. Parenting sessions are also part of her practice. As a LGBTQIA+ friendly psychologist, she is affirming and open to the LGBT community. She specializes in yoga therapy for athletic individuals who have a sports injury and have been through trauma. Contact her today by texting or calling.
Call for your free 15 minute phone consultation 860-451-9364. Read more in book your session online and WisdomWithinCt.com!
