Category: therapy

anxiety, depression, family, forgiveness, grief, healthy communication, joy, mental health, mindfulness, psychotherapy, religion, resiliency, self-compassion, self-esteem, spirituality, therapy, Trauma

What Do Social Workers Do?

Gretchen J. Penner, LCSW

When I first started pursuing a career as a Clinical Social Worker, I often heard people say "Oh, you are the person who rips screaming babies out of the arms of their mother". Well...not quite.

anxiety, depression, mental health, mindfulness, psychotherapy, religion, self-compassion, therapy, Trauma

Is Happy Theology Bringing You Down?

Gretchen J. Penner, LCSW

Check out my latest blog  "Is Happy Theology Brining You Down" which I wrote for the Therapeutic Center for Anxiety and Trauma.  You can read it by following this link: http://www.anxietytraumatherapy.com/blog/2018/7/3/is-happy-bringing-you-down-by-gretchen-j-penner-asw

anxiety, depression, joy, therapy, Trauma, Uncategorized

Is Anxiety Stealing Your Joy?

Gretchen J. Penner, LCSW

Anxiety and depression can steal our joy.  It can stop us from doing the things we love, and impede on our daily activities including sleep, appetite, and overall peace.  It can also have negative effects on our relationships, and even our faith.  Living with anxiety is not always living.  Sometimes, it's barely surviving.