By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA The dread word…DIVORCE. No one wants to hear those words and I am no exception, so when out of the blue my husband came home and said he wanted a divorce, I was shocked. I begged him to try and get counseling he refused. Instead, I was left to figure […]
Fear of Crowds?…Why Is That?
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Do you have a fear of crowds? Or being around a lot of people? If you are a highly sensitive person you are more likely to be affected by the energy of other people especially when there are a lot of people in one place. The agoraphobic syndrome is a […]
8 Tips to Better Meditation
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Meditation isn’t complicated. However, it can still be difficult to meditate effectively and gain the most benefits from your time meditating. It’s a simple thing that requires a lot of experience to master. There are many things that can disturb your ability to focus. If you can control the variables that […]
4 Techniques to Help You Develop Coping Skills
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA How often have you told yourself, “I just can’t cope” or “I just don’t have the strength to deal with this” or similar versions of a self-doubting declaration? It’s so natural to succumb to the stress and frustrations of life that you can start believing you’re incapable of passing over life’s […]
4 Simple Guidelines to Finding True Inner Peace
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Life has probably thrown you a curveball or two along the way. You’ve likely had times when you felt unsettled by past events or things to come. That amount of discomfort can lead to inner turmoil. It’s completely natural to be affected by what’s going on around you. However, it’s […]
Effective Stress Relief
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Stress is becoming an increasing problem these days. Doctors say that 80 percent of visits are now due to stress. This fact is not surprising because we are all finding it hard to balance work, personal life, hobbies, money and health due to lack of time and also lack of […]
Is Parenting Stressing You Out?
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA It’s hard to balance a successful work and home life–and it’s even harder to focus on your own mental health. Over time, the anxiety can start to build up until ultimately it starts to affect your attitude and abilities. Managing and reducing stress should be a priority with every parent. […]
Are Panic Attacks Taking Over?
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA Do you find yourself or someone you love or know regularly experiencing: – extreme fear – chest pains – feels like they’re choking – have a racing heart – panicking These are the common symptoms of panic attacks. Panic is experiencing an intense rush of fear or anxiety, which often […]
Are You Dealing With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape, or other violent personal assault. PTSD is a real illness that causes real suffering. PTSD has been known by […]
Anxiety? There Is Relief!
By Sami Shields of ContemporaryVA We all worry. We are anxious about money, our relationships, work, our health, our family’s health, and pretty much anything else we care about that we can’t absolutely control. We think about overwhelming tasks when we wake up and fall asleep thinking about what calamity tomorrow could bring. Sometimes it’s […]