By Iris Cahill Casiano, PhD I am very excited to be volunteering this coming weekend for NAMI Brazos Valley at their Women of Color Self-Care workshop. The event takes place this Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The event is organized by Aggie and aspiring psychologist, Ms. Lauren Chapman. What to expect at the self-care workshop At …
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By Iris Cahill Casiano, PhD Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is backed by lots of research that shows it can help with many different concerns. This includes anxiety, depression, trauma and more. CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected. And because they are connected, the way we think, feel, …
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By Iris Cahill Casiano, PhD Here in San Antonio, Texas, many of us became familiar with telehealth services thanks to COVID-19. A good chunk of our lives went virtual in 2020, including our healthcare. But telehealth and teletherapy is nothing new: they’ve been around since the 1990s! And studies show that teletherapy can be just …
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By Iris Cahill Casiano, Phd As we wrap up September and Self-Care Awareness Month here in Texas, I wanted to share a little bit about what self-care is and isn’t. While the actual activities or things we do when caring for ourselves can be as unique and different as each of us, there are some …
By Iris Cahill Casiano, PhD Counseling is a very personal journey, so how do you choose a counselor to work with? I offer some tips here on how to select an ideal match. Choose a counselor based on fit You’ve done your research and have found a few counselors you might want to start your …
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You’ve decided to start counseling, but how do you find a therapist who’s right for you? I offer tips on where and how to find a therapist, getting you closer to finding your ideal counselor. By Iris Cahill Casiano, PhD The decision to start counseling is a big step in your personal journey. You may …
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Our “How do I…?” series offers information, tips, and strategies on mental wellbeing. Are you feeling stressed and anxious? Learn 6 simple strategies to better manage stress and anxiety. By Iris Cahill Casiano, PhD (Read in Spanish) Stress and anxiety are very common. These experiences can lead us to feel physically and emotionally tired, tense, …
Nuestro serie, “¿Cómo puedo…?”, ofrece información, consejos y estrategias sobre el bienestar mental. Aprenda 6 estrategias simples para mejor manejar el estrés y la ansiedad. Por Iris Cahill Casiano, PhD El estrés y la ansiedad son algunos de los problemas de salud mental más comunes. Estas experiencias pueden tener un impacto en nuestro bienestar general, …
While feeling anxious or worried is often painful, anxiety is a normal emotion. Understanding the difference between situational anxiety and clinical anxiety can make a huge difference in feeling better. “I’m so stressed at work, it’s giving me anxiety.” “My relationship is going through a rough patch, and I feel so worried.” “I’m …
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