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Reducing Effects of Stress and Promoting Physical Health
We no longer would debate the Mind – Body connection. When we engage in positive thoughts and behaviors or encounter pleasant events, our brains release “happy hormones” such as serotonin, endorphins, dopamine and oxytocin or “natural pain killers” such as enkephalins. Conversely, when we engage in negative thoughts and behaviors or encounter stressful events, both good or bad, our bodies release “stress hormones” such as cortisol which overtime can weaken the body’s immune system, making one more likely to get…
Why Choose A Virtual IOP?
Virtual IOPs: Why they are just as effective as in-person Virtual IOPs Are Just as Effective as In-Person Care: What BWG Research Shows: The research compared patient outcomes from BWG’s pre-COVID, in-person DBT-based IOP (2019) with outcomes from the rapidly adapted virtual IOP provided in 2021. The programs used the same core curriculum, facilitators, and interventions—only the delivery format changed. This research was conducted by Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Barbara Ballash, who specializes in CBT and DBT. How This Study Fits into the…
Give Therapy A Chance – Erin Pawlak
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Getting To Know BWG: Erin Pawlak, LPCC
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Getting to Know BWG: Dr. Erin Kotkowski, Psy. D.
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Getting to Know BWG: Stephanie Cerula, LPCC
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