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Peak Psychological Services in Aurora, Colorado understands that mental health is a key component to overall health. There are a wide range of conditions one might be suffering from, ranging from anxiety to depression to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and more. Recognizing the need for help is the first step toward a better quality of life, … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/psychologists-in-aurora-co/">Continued</a>
Women have been breaking stigmas in sports for generations. Did you know that in 1928 the women’s 800 meter race was removed from the Olympics because of fear that running that distance would ruin women’s physical health? This was not added back until 1960. Women were not allowed to run in marathons until 1984! Women … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/body_image_and_disordered_eating_in_female_athletes/">Continued</a>
Compassion is pertinent for healing. It is imperative for us to validate and accept ourselves before any kind of change, growth, or movement will take place. We cannot learn from something we do not accept. For example, if I lost one of my two front teeth, I would first have to accept that it is … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/why-do-we-need-compassion/">Continued</a>
Relationships can be viewed as a spectrum. They range from healthy, unhealthy to abusive. For some, it is easier to point out these signs than others. We are all guilty of viewing some red flags as green or even might bypass it as yellow. Let’s walk through some topics regarding the differences between a healthy … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/the-relationship-spectrum/">Continued</a>
While you’ve likely looked forward to retirement for most of your life, it can also bring a lot of change, and even some challenges. You might find yourself feeling lonely, or even depressed as your life changes, and it can be helpful to meet with a mental health counselor. Here are a few of the … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/benefits-mental-health-counseling-retirement/">Continued</a>
Mental disorders are usually the result of chemicals and hormones in the brain becoming unbalanced. When this is the case, mindfulness and self-care are only a small part of what needs to be a large treatment. Sometimes, the most effective option involves medication that can chemically correct the imbalance causing so many issues. When to … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/considering-medication-treatment/">Continued</a>
So many people live day to day in a frustrating struggle, unaware that those struggles have names (like depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, PTSD, etc.)… and that knowing those names can provide them with a sense of control over those struggles, rather than the feeling of being controlled by them! Taking even generic, online tests … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/psych-personality-testing/">Continued</a>
Need to bring some calm back into your life? The stresses of everyday tasks can be a lot to handle without some relieving outlets! Here are a few therapeutic practices you can try that will help you regain control over your mind and give it the “reset” it needs to work its best! Mindfulness or … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/therapeutic-practices-can-try/">Continued</a>
Stress is a natural part of everyone’s lives. It can be a source of motivation for action or effort, or a means of focus or alertness. If unchecked or left to expand to all aspects of your life, that stress can become full blown anxiety that is significantly more difficult to control. Knowing the most … <a href="https://peakpsychservices.com/blog/common-causes-stressors-anxiety/">Continued</a>