Anne Gilligan Psychotherapy, P.C.

12/31/2021

It’s that time again… Time to ring in the New Year! This is the perfect time to give yourself permission to start 2022 a little lighter. Call today to schedule your first appointment and begin the journey that will leave the weight of pain, guilt, sorrow, loss and anger in the past where they belong.

09/24/2020

Conflict doesn’t have to be destructive. Learn how to disagree in a manner that strengthens your bond and deepens your understanding of each other. Practice offering curiosity to your partner... “I’d like to understand more about your perspective/opinion/idea etc.”

Being able to identify the Four Horsemen in your conflict discussions is a necessary first step to eliminating them and replacing them with healthy, productive communication patterns.

06/25/2019

When was the last time you felt truly heard and understood by your partner? Have you ever asked yourself if you're sending the correct message for them to translate?

Communicating in a way that allows you to be heard and understood is complicated. I often see couples blaming each other for not understanding when in reality... The message was flawed from the beginning. This chart from The Gottman Institute can be a valuable tool in expressing emotion and asking your partner for what you need without blame, shame, guilt or excuses.

If you would like to develop additional tools for communication and conflict resolution, call today for an appointment.

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(402)875-7350

06/04/2019

In a world so often filled with ugly words and angry hearts, it can be difficult to sort through the darkness and judgment to find what emotions belong to us and what emotions really belong to the people around us. Learn how to set limits that encourage and uplift your soul instead of subjecting yourself to a lifetime of suffering. Call today for an appointment.

(402)875-7350
www.gilliganpsychotherapy.com

If you're an HSP and you frequently feel drained, ashamed, or judged, these reminders may be helpful to you, now or some time in the future.

06/04/2019

Will this be the summer of YOU?

Don't let depression, anxiety or trauma follow you through your summer fun! Call today for an appointment to unload some of that old baggage.

05/08/2019

Being a caregiver may be one of the most rewarding roles you'll assume during your lifetime. However, it can also be one of the most difficult. Unfortunately, the rest of your responsibilities and obligations keep coming, leaving little to no time to take care of yourself. It is vital to manage your own emotional and physical health in order to care for a loved one and prevent burnout.

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402.875.7350

Fight caregiver stress and prevent burnout by taking time to take care of yourself.

05/03/2019

How many times do you hear yourself saying, "I just don't have time for..."? What if you made yourself a PRIORITY? Is 3 minutes of your time worth decreased stress and anxiety? Is 3 minutes a day worth loosening the knots in your neck, back and stomach? Is 3 minutes a day worth being more present with your family, friends and loved ones? Left unchecked, stress and anxiety will get your attention through physical symptoms, not just mental & emotional distress, and can often lead to burnout. If you feel like you are struggling with stress, burnout, anxiety, or depression please call today to schedule your first appointment.
Most insurance accepted.

402.875.7350
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We explore the origins of one of the most durable mindfulness practices — Plus offer a guided meditation practice.

05/01/2019

Memories and experiences are stored in our bodies and tied to emotion. Trauma impacts our ability to successfully process experiences and often contributes to our memory networks becoming tangled up. This is where "triggers" come in. Sometimes that word gets a bad rap. But triggers are essentially anything that lights up that memory (or part of a memory) and contributes to it attaching the associated responses and/or emotions to an experience in the here and now. This process is not necessarily occurring on a conscious level. The result... Heightened anxiety, stress, fear, and a general increase in symptoms related to trauma. Unfortunately, it can be next to impossible to "think" your way out of a traumatic response. No matter how logical you are or how long ago the trauma occurred.

Call today to see if counseling may be helpful. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) available.

402.875.7350
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People who undergo traumatic events may struggle to fully remember them afterwards. When trauma is prolonged, a person may develop pervasive memory issues.

04/24/2019

Those who serve and protect are often the last to care for themselves. It can be difficult and overwhelming looking for a professional who understands. If you or a loved one are struggling, call today to set up an appointment. Law Enforcement and Veterans are a practice focus.

402.875.7350
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Links to handouts with more detailed information about PTSD and effective treatments, and about the Stress First Aid (SFA) for Law Enforcement model.

04/16/2019

Moving forward is a slow journey but worth it to be able to remember your loved one without being in agony from your heartbreak and loss. Reach out today if you're ready to consider what moving forward looks like for you.
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In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will, let's face it, affect us all, is as liberating as it is gut-wrenching. Most powerfully, she encourages us to shift...

04/04/2019

Unresolved, complicated grief can feel overwhelming and hopeless. Reach out today for help getting the grieving process moving again. Together, we can find the way back to happy memories that are covered by pain now.
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Coping with Grief and Loss Dealing with the Grieving Process and Learning to Heal Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life's biggest challenges. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of