Douglas Layer, Mental Health Counselor

12/31/2024

It's a New Year - full of possibilities!
Here's to 2025!!
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By making your resolutions realistic, you are more likely to keep them throughout the year and incorporate healthy behavior into your everyday life.

See more ideas from psychologists on using the new year to make positive lifestyle changes: https://at.apa.org/9ce3f7

11/15/2024

Factors including stress, hormones, anxiety, medication, and physical activity also contribute to what may be considered a healthy resting heart rate for you.

10/27/2024

The wellness industry has hijacked "self-care" to be all about bubble baths and spa days, but it's about so much more than that, says Dr. Thekla Brumder Ross, in the fourth in a series on some of the most frequently misconstrued and misused psychological terms.
Learn more: https://at.apa.org/2f425e

10/14/2024

Good news!!

Inpatient addiction treatment is now available in Las Cruces.

08/28/2024

08/19/2024

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Spending time in the forest isn't just enjoyable, it's good for your health. Here are some research-backed exercises to try the next time you find yourself under a canopy of trees.

08/14/2024

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08/04/2024

Experts share strategies for connecting that actually work.

07/29/2024

Pets and Our Mental Wellness

Pets bring vital energy to our homes and lives. Pets communicate many messages about love and connection. Care tenderly for all pets throughout their precious lives. The interspecies dance of love softens and expands the heart.
-Laura Staley

I grew up surrounding by pets- dogs, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, a bird, a turtle, many fish and a rabbit. Seemed like we were the family always at the pet store. So I knew as an adult, I definitely wanted pets of my own. Our family as had had three dogs over the year, and when our last dog passed away, we decided to get a cat this time around. A new animal for all of us. Our rescue cat, Sylvester, has been such a sweet and loving addition to our family. He’s currently curled up on my office chair as I write this… and I can’t imagine life without him.

Pets can add so much unconditional love into our lives. It’s also so devastating when we lose them. If you’re struggling right now over the loss of a pet, know that you’re not alone. Extra support from your doctor or a therapist in your area may also be helpful. I’m sending lots of love and compassion your way.

**Please check out the link below to read the full blog!💞

💜 Heidi
Mental Wellness for Moms

07/23/2024

Uncertainty is the fuel for anxiety. Staying informed and caring for one's self can often feel like a tricky balancing act. We can do both.

Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.

07/16/2024

Two years after the launch of the three-digit 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, 10 million contacts have been answered and, advocates say, the service is saving lives.

06/12/2024

Stress can have detrimental impacts on physical and mental health. Learn from health experts about the physical, behavioral and mental effects of stress.

06/05/2024

Modern boyhood is an apprenticeship in loneliness.

06/04/2024

Emotional intelligence is a powerful tool, as it helps you see when people agree or disagree with you, and manage the consequences. These tips can help you start building your skills today.

06/02/2024

The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among college students rose to 7.5 percent in 2022, more than double the rate five years earlier, researchers found.

05/07/2024

Recent studies cast doubt on whether large-scale mental health interventions are making young people better. Some even suggest they can have a negative effect.