Author: Destany Schadder
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Why Anxiety Is a Nervous System Problem
Anxiety isn’t just overthinking. It’s nervous system dysregulation. Learn why anxiety causes physical symptoms and how somatic therapy helps.
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It Takes a Village to Raise a Child—But Modern Parents Are Losing the Village
Introduction: The Village Is Missing For generations, people have said, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This reflects a well-established concept in developmental psychology: children do best when they are supported by multiple stable, caring adults—not only parents (Hrdy, 2009). But today, many families are raising children with limited or no consistent support…
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Movement Through the Ages: Integrating Pain and Joy Through Life’s Defining Moments
Introduction Our lives are shaped by moments—some that uplift us, and others that leave lasting impressions in more difficult ways. A comment that stayed with us. An experience of being excluded. A moment we felt fully seen and alive. Many people move through life carrying both pain and joy, often without fully processing either. At…
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The Power of Youth: Cultivating Possibility Instead of Limitation
Introduction Youth is often described as a time of boundless opportunity—a season marked by curiosity, adaptability, and the belief that anything is possible. Young individuals are uniquely positioned to dream, explore, and create futures that are not yet defined. However, while this potential is natural, it is not always fully realized. One of the most…
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Releasing Mom Guilt: Why Taking Care of Yourself Strengthens Your Family
Understanding Mom Guilt Motherhood is meaningful and deeply relational—but it is also emotionally demanding. Many women experience what is commonly referred to as mom guilt: the persistent belief that they are not doing enough, not doing it well enough, or not measuring up. Mom guilt often stems from perfectionism, shame, unrealistic expectations, and comparison (Brown,…
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Working Together: Collaborative Mental Health Care Between a Nurse Practitioner and Therapist
Introduction Mental health treatment is often most effective when approached collaboratively. Many individuals engaged in psychotherapy continue to experience persistent symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, or mood instability. In these cases, integrating medication management alongside therapy may enhance overall treatment outcomes. A collaborative model that includes both a therapist and a Nurse Practitioner…
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How to Get Your Needs Met Without Blaming Your Partner
By Heiser Counseling | Couples Therapy & Trauma-Informed Counseling in Spokane, Washington When you’re struggling in a relationship, it’s natural to want your partner to understand, change, or respond differently. Many couples fall into cycles of blame—“You never listen,” “You always shut down,” or “You make me feel this way.” While these statements often come…
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Walk and Talk Therapy: How Movement Enhances Mental Health and Healing
By Heiser Counseling Website: https://heisercounseling.com Walk and Talk Therapy is an innovative approach to counseling that combines traditional psychotherapy with gentle movement outdoors. Instead of sitting in an office, clients and therapists walk side-by-side, creating a relaxed and natural environment that can enhance insight, reduce anxiety, and support emotional healing. At Heiser Counseling, Walk and…
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The Importance of Responding to Baby Cries: Attachment, Trauma, and Healing in Spokane, Washington
Curated by Destany Schadder, LMHC, LPC, R DMT, MA | Heiser Counseling Responding to a baby’s cries is not just a parenting choice—it is critical for healthy brain development, emotional regulation, and lifelong attachment. Babies cry to communicate needs, distress, or discomfort, and how caregivers respond in these early months can shape nervous system development…