Articles

The Neuroscience of Trauma

06/04/2022

Amy Hooper

The brain is the most evolved, intricate, and sensitive organ in our bodies. Its role in survival is absolutely crucial, and it can also leave us feeling dysregulated. The way our brains process and integrate stressful situations is complicated so it is important to highlight how trauma impacts the brain’s structures. In the therapeutic world,…

Distraction Versus Avoidance – What is the difference?

11/08/2019

Amy Hooper

Many people struggle with procrastinating and the act of avoiding something in their lives. Whether it is big or small, often clients come in for therapy identifying “avoidance” as one of their main coping skills when they are stressed or distressed. They often come in for therapy because this coping skill is no longer working…

Self-Care and Mindfulness

03/29/2018

Amy Hooper

Self Care and Mindfulness seem to be the buzz words were here these days in the self help and therapy world. Do you know what self care really means? Or what it may mean to you? Self-care is intentionally taking care of your “self” and who you are. It is giving yourself the time, love,…

Another Look at Healing, LLC – Gaithersburg Counseling Center Moved!

06/30/2014

Amy Hooper

Come by and check out our new office in Gaithersburg, MD!!! We move into a beautiful new suite.We are now offering daytime, evening and weekend counseling for individual, couples, family and group therapy. We help children, teens and adults live happier, healthier lives! Contact me for more information at Admin@HealingLLC.com or 240-274-5680 or visit our…

Quiz: How much do you know about sleep?

01/25/2012

Amy Hooper

Quiz published by: NIH Medline Plus Summer 2007 Issue: Volume 2 Number 3 Pages 18 – 19. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ Use this brief, time-saving questionnaire to help determine how much you know about sleep and to learn a few new facts. TRUE OR FALSE ? _____1. Sleep is a time when your body and brain shut down…

Spring Cleaning – How to Incorporate Feng Shui into your Life.

04/25/2011

Amy Hooper

Have you ever wondered if there is a relationship between layout or design of your home and your life? The old Chinese art called Feng Shui was created thousands of years ago and meant to improve people’s lives by creating the right energy flow at home. Chinese people used laws of astronomy and geography and…