Daniel Katz Psy.D

07/15/2024

Helpful info as we all recover from a rough week due to Hurricane Beryl

New HoustonTherapy blog post about coping with stress and anxiety after Hurricane Beryl

🌨️ Tips to help with weather related anxiety and stress 🌨️

☂️ Stay Informed, but Set Limits

Constantly checking weather updates or watching news coverage of storms can exacerbate anxiety. Set specific times to check forecasts, and then focus on other activities to distract yourself.

☂️ Create a Safety Plan

Create a comprehensive safety plan that includes steps to take before, during, and after a severe weather event. Identify safe locations in your home, gather emergency supplies over time, and establish communication protocols with family members or neighbors.

☂️ Practice Relaxation Techniques

When feelings of anxiety arise, practice relaxation techniques to help calm your mind and body. Deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or mindfulness meditation can be effective in reducing stress and promoting a sense of calm and focus.

☂️ Focus on What You Can Control

While you can't control the weather, you can control how you respond to it. Instead of fixating on worst-case scenarios, focus on practical steps you can take to prepare for adverse weather conditions.

☂️ Seek Support

Don't hesitate to reach out for support if you're struggling to manage weather-related anxiety on your own. Talk to friends, family members, or a mental health professional about your feelings and concerns.

☂️ Practice Self-Care

During times of heightened anxiety, prioritize self-care activities that promote physical and emotional well-being. Engage in activities that you enjoy, such as exercise, hobbies, or spending time in nature.

Get plenty of rest, eat nutritious meals, and limit your intake of caffeine and alcohol. Most importantly, give yourself time- to process and to recuperate.

Follow the link below for the full article

https://www.houston-therapy.com/post/returning-to-normal-after-hurricane-beryl

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What is mindfulness?
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Mindfulness is defined by Jon Kabat-Zinn as “paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally, to the unfolding of experience moment to moment.”

More simply, this means being aware of your thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, or other focus of attention without judgment.

Several scientific studies indicate that mindfulness can help people with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, , chronic pain, emotion regulation, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, disordered eating, , concentration and focus, assertiveness and communication.

Aside from helping with the previously listed issues, some other the benefits of a regular mindfulness practice include increased feelings of peace and well-being, less stress, improved relationships, increased creativity, emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and an increased in an ability to “let it go.”

For more about including a guided mindfulness meditation please click the link below



https://www.houston-therapy.com/mindfulness

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