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Image: https://dailynurse.com/nurses-are-in-dire-need-of-better-mental-health-care/ Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW Nursing is a high stress job. Statistics show that nurses are more likely to experience depression and anxiety than other professions. Why is that? There are many reasons why high stress leads to anxiety and depression, and I feel it is important to talk about the WHY, so … Continue reading “High Stress Jobs and Mental Health”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW When we talk about boundaries and how to set them, it’s also important to discuss what work boundaries are helpful to set. Every person has their own needs and emotions, so individual work boundaries will look different for everyone, but there are boundaries that everyone can set to decrease work … Continue reading “Boundaries You Can Set at Work”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW In the last blog, I discussed setting boundaries at work. I discussed defining the boundary, communicating it to others, and not over-explaining. This blog will discuss how to set consequences for when that boundary is broken. No matter how firm you are when setting boundaries, there will come a time … Continue reading “Setting Boundaries Part 2: Setting Consequences”

  Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW Setting boundaries can be really hard if you are a helper, a people pleaser, or even just a hard worker.  Personal boundaries are “…limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships.” (uhs.berkeley.edu). A person with healthy boundaries can say no to others when they need to or want … Continue reading “Setting Boundaries”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW Self-care (as mentioned in a previous blog), is a buzzword, but there can be a lot of misconceptions about what self-care actually entails. Self-care can be viewed as self-indulgent, selfish, or only caring for yourself. This is a big misconception that makes it really hard to actually implement self-care. Self-care … Continue reading “Types of Self-Care”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW In the moment tools/skills:  Recognize you are having a panic attack. Once you can recognize you are having a panic attack, you can remind yourself that this is a temporary state and intentionally use the other skills below! A great skill to start with is deep breathing. With all of … Continue reading “Ways to Manage and Cope With a Panic Attack”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW   Panic attacks, this term is another one people use without completely understanding the severity of the experience. I have heard countless times, “Oh my gosh, I just had a panic attack because…” when in reality, that person just was feeling more anxious than ‘normal.’ I am going to talk … Continue reading “Panic Attacks: What are they? How can I tell if I am having one?”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW Stress is something that every person reading this blog has experienced. On a basic level, when we experience stress it is because our nervous system is responding to a perceived threat. Our nervous system’s response to stress and anxiety is used as an effective way to survive, and if we … Continue reading “What is our Window of Tolerance and Why is it Important?”

Written by Samantha Wall, LCSW I am sure you looked at this title and thought, “If one more person tries to tell me to do ‘self-care’, I’m going to lose it.” If that wasn’t your first reaction, great! Self-care is a buzzword for taking time for yourself, but when you work in a profession with … Continue reading “Do I Have Time for Self-Care?”

Hello! I am Samantha Wall, I am an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) and I live in Denver, Colorado. I provide individual therapy with children and adults with a focus on PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Through these blog posts I am hoping to help support you all through OHN with mental health information about how … Continue reading “How to Find a Therapist That Is a Good Fit for You (and Your Wallet)”