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Resources from Randi Gray Counseling


Why Taking a Break During Conflict Can Help You Regain Control
When emotions run high, it can be difficult to think clearly. When emotions run high, stepping away from a stressful conversation or situation may be one of the healthiest things you can do. It’s about giving your brain and body the space they need to calm down so you can respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively. High Emotions Lead to High Reactions When you’re angry, hurt, or emotionally flooded, your brain shifts into survival mode. In those moments, the rationa

Dr. Randi Gray
Jul 34 min read


Anxiety – Blame – Boundaries - Need Stating
Anxiety and the Body - When we feel anxious, our body is triggered into the Fight – Flight – Freeze Response in order to keep us safe....

Dr. Randi Gray
Mar 2, 20233 min read


Creating Balance
We can learn to create balance in our lives in various ways. We know that often the symptoms we are experiencing, such as depression,...

Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Scribbling
Scribbling is one of my favorite tools for processing through emotions, thoughts, experiences, and situations. It is simple and does not...

Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Journaling
In general, writing can be a helpful coping skill and practice. One important element that I like to discuss with journaling is that you...

Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Dump List and Color Dump List
Using dump lists as a healthy coping skill and a tool to process through challenging thoughts, emotions, or experiences can be a very...

Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 20, 20232 min read


Affirmations
Affirmations are so important! Here are some great affirmations that will help on your journey: Creating space for truth…eliminating the...

Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 20, 20233 min read


Healthy Ways to Take A Time Out
Stepping away from a stressful situation or conversation can increase the likelihood that you will be able to manage that experience...

Dr. Randi Gray
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Validation
Have you ever had to get a ticket validated from a parking lot? Validation is like that, a stamp of approval. What does validation look...

Renae Holbrook
Jan 29, 20232 min read
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