Coping Skills Archives | Hillary Counseling, Milwaukee-based Therapy for Adolescents and Adults Lisa Hillary, MSW, LCSW, Psychotherapy and Counseling for Adults and Adolescents Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:56:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 How Trauma Lives in the Body — and Shapes the Brain https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2025/08/13/how-trauma-lives-in-the-body-and-shapes-the-brain/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:58:40 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=8812 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling Trauma isn’t just an emotional wound—it’s something your body carries. You might feel it in your muscles, your breath, your gut, or your nervous system. It’s not only about what happened, but how your body and mind registered that experience in the moment. Trauma can stem from a […]

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]]> Understanding Dialectical Behavior Therapy: How It Works and Who It Helps https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2025/06/30/understanding-dialectical-behavior-therapy-how-it-works-and-who-it-helps/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:51:11 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=8698 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling In today’s world, navigating emotions, relationships, and stressors can feel overwhelming — especially when traditional coping strategies just aren’t cutting it. That’s where Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can make a life-changing difference. But what exactly is DBT, and how do you know if it’s the right approach for […]

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]]> Understanding Women’s Pelvic Floor Therapy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Its Connection to Mental Health https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2024/11/12/understanding-womens-pelvic-floor-therapy-what-it-is-why-it-matters-and-its-connection-to-mental-health/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:00:01 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=7925 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling When it comes to women’s health, there’s a growing awareness about the importance of pelvic floor therapy. Often overlooked or misunderstood, this therapy is essential for managing and improving issues that affect countless women, from postpartum recovery to chronic pain. Let’s dive into what pelvic floor therapy is, […]

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]]> How CBT Can Help You Manage Negative Thoughts: A Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2024/11/07/how-cbt-can-help-you-manage-negative-thoughts-a-guide-to-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:32:57 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=7899 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling Negative thoughts can sometimes feel like an uninvited guest, constantly interrupting our day-to-day lives. They can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, and even self-doubt. Fortunately, one of the most effective therapies for managing these unhelpful thought patterns is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Here at Hillary Counseling, we […]

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]]> Parental Stress and Difficulties Coping… https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2024/10/28/parental-stress-and-difficulties-coping/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:46:05 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=7879 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling You’ve probably heard about the recent U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on parental stress. Parents and caregivers feeling stressed is not a new phenomenon. However, today’s levels of stress have parents at a breaking point, with 41 percent of parents saying that most days they feel so stressed they […]

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]]> The Power of I…Taking 1% Responsibility https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2024/07/08/the-power-of-i-taking-1-responsibility/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:50:47 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=7730 When we experience loss in our lives, we often feel immense emotional pain. Sometimes the pain is so profound that it leaves us feeling paralyzed and hopeless about the future. It’s as if we are stuck in an emotional prison, unable to escape and incapable of imagining a life without suffering. Over time and without […]

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]]> What Is EMDR Therapy? https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2024/07/01/what-is-emdr-therapy-2/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:29:31 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=7726 Have you ever seen the 2004 movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? The premise of this movie revolves around a company that can erase unwanted memories. We all have terrible experiences that we’d like to forget. Whether it’s as extreme as combat or as commonplace as an embarrassing moment from high school. There’s currently […]

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]]> 4 Types of Burnout https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2024/04/09/4-types-of-burnout/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:24:26 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=7564 Burnout, an occupational health concern, is described as exhaustion related mostly to work, although it applies to other domains too. Burnout carries emotional exhaustion (e.g., emotional drain/depletion), physical exhaustion (e.g., taking more time in the morning to get ready for work), and cognitive exhaustion (e.g., inability to concentrate on tasks that were previously easy to complete). The symptoms vary […]

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]]> Online Therapy for Busy Lifestyles: Prioritizing Your Mental Health https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2024/02/13/online-therapy-for-busy-lifestyles-prioritizing-your-mental-health/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:52:38 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=7541 By: Lisa Hillary, LCSW | Hillary Counseling Managing the balance of work, life, and relationships can be challenging, and sometimes, finding the time to prioritize your mental health can feel like a daunting task. But, that’s the benefit of having an online therapist. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or a never-ending to-do list, online therapy, offers […]

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]]> The Four Horseman and Their Antidotes…The Secret to Managing Relationship Conflict https://www.hillarycounseling.com/2023/11/25/the-four-horseman-and-their-antidotes-the-secret-to-managing-relationship-conflict/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 17:00:17 +0000 https://www.hillarycounseling.com/?p=7380 The Gottman Institute studies relationships and looks for evidenced based signs of what works, and what doesn’t. They use the metaphor of the “four horsemen of the apocalypse” to describe four dynamics that can predict the end of a romantic relationship. Luckily, they have also discovered the “antidotes” that can change these unhealthy dynamics. Criticism […]

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