47 | Why Taking Care of your Mental Health Matters with Dr. DeAnna Murphy REWIND

This week is a rewind episode with Dr. DeAnna Murphy, a Professional. Counselor, a Clinical Addictions Specialist, a National Board Certified Counselor, a Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and an EMDR-certified Trauma Therapist.

In this episode, Dr. Murphy explains:

• How to cope with a mental health diagnosis


• the Fight, Flight, and Freeze modes


• How to support a person who appears withdrawn


• Healthy coping and relaxation strategies to deal with stress and the connection between your emotional and physical health


• the H.A.L.T. acronym, and three different types of trauma a person may experience: acute, chronic, and complex


• The difference between trauma vs Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and PTSD symptoms


• Avoidant behaviors


• How to identify when you’re on high alert and excessively stressing yourself and shares ways to reduce your stress levels


• Therapy resources for insured, uninsured, and college students

Links mentioned in this episode:

• 988 - Mental Health Resources


• United Way 211 - Check your local area for counseling needs

Connect with Dr. DeAnna Murphy:

• www.synergycareandcounseling.com

Next Steps:

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