Melanie SivleyJul 7, 20201 minAre you an Introvert? Do you struggle with anxiety. There's a connection!Today I'm going to talk about how being an introvert and not caring for your introverted nature can lead to anxiety. The biological fact is
Melanie SivleyJun 16, 20201 minProgressive Muscle AwarenessBeing able to connect with our bodies is so important in so many ways. If you struggle with numbing out, this is for you. If you find your a
Melanie SivleyMay 26, 20202 minGuided Mental Grounding ExerciseA common grounding technique is the 5,4,3,2,1 grounding exercise. It’s to help you engage all 5 senses.
Melanie SivleyMay 26, 20202 minMental Grounding ScriptThis first exercise uses mental grounding methods. Start by reminding yourself that you are safe. You are here, in this moment. Now take ...
Melanie SivleyMay 26, 20201 minFive Facts About AnxietyHere's a short video to give you a brief overview of anxiety.
Melanie SivleyMay 12, 20201 minCreating and using a 'Container'Today is all about learning a handy EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) technique. How to create and use a container. Do ...
Melanie SivleyMay 12, 20201 minShould you see a therapist for your anxiety?Lets talk about anxiety! Did you know that anxiety affects 40 million adults in the United States. That's just a little over 18% of the ...
Melanie SivleyApr 2, 20201 minAnxiety and the bodyFeeling anxious, stressed and anger can be really uncomfortable. Sometimes the physical sensations are the most disturbing part
Melanie SivleyApr 2, 20201 minChallenging negative thoughtsIn this video I talk about how to identify those automatic negative thoughts that provoke anxiety, depression and more
Melanie SivleyApr 1, 20201 minBelly Breathing Learn a combination of belly breathing and mindfulness attentio
Melanie SivleyApr 1, 20201 minSoothing GroundingSoothing grounding is a way to talk kindly to yourself by focusing on things that make you happy. Great for depression and anxiety. When ...
Melanie SivleyApr 1, 20201 minPhysical GroundingPhysical Grounding is great for stress, anger, anxiety and dissociation.
Melanie SivleyApr 1, 20201 minMental Grounding to help with AnxietyMental grounding is an excellent way to help manage anxiety, dissociation and other strong negative emotions. It helps anchor you into th...
Melanie SivleyApr 1, 20201 minGrounding-an overviewI continue exploring the changes in our community here in Champaign/Urbana and all of Illinois, that occurred virtually overnight. I also...
Melanie SivleyApr 1, 20201 min4/7/8 BreathingI continue processing the pandemic and what sheltering place is like. Although I reject the concept of 'social distancing' I fully embrac...
Melanie SivleyFeb 8, 20204 minSeasonal Affective DisorderSAD is a kind of 'winter depression.' It starts in the fall when the days start getting shorter. It increases throughout the winter and usua
Melanie SivleyFeb 7, 20203 minAwesome Apps That Help Reduce Anxiety and DepressionI’ve found a handful of apps that are useful to help manage a variety of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and panic attacks